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LV03 VZY

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,739 miles

advise both front tie-rod joints slight play

advise brake disc front and rear

Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,225 miles

air bag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 70,879 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 70,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,814 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,611 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,921 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,906 miles

rear tyres worn // front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,361 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 VZY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VZY, 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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What year was LV03 VZY registered?

LV03 VZY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is LV03 VZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 VZY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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