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LV03 RYJ

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 RYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,987 miles

Steering rack has slight creaking but not dangerous

Fail 14 Oct 2016 103,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

noise from rack/column area under shield preventing full inspection .advise further investigation

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer slight blow from silencer box seam

Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer slight blow from silencer box seam

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front passenger seat locked in upright postition

Fail 25 Sep 2014 97,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front passenger seat locked in upright postition

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,269 miles

air bag light on

slight play n/s/f steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,361 miles

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,610 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 50,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 50,604 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

water pump noise.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,093 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 22,022 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LV03 RYJ is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV03 RYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LV03 RYJ is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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