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LV53 GUO

2003 Renault Megane

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,401 mi
Last recorded64,401 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 GUO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,401 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 64,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,450 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

slight play in steering rack at nearside front wheel

Fail 21 Oct 2010 58,450 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

slight play in steering rack at nearside front wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,737 miles

nearside front strut top mount has slight roughness

Fail 17 Oct 2008 38,642 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

nearside front strut top mount has slight roughness

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,551 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 31,557 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 26,260 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,260 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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LV53 GUO is a 2003 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LV53 GUO, 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 LV53 GUO registered?

LV53 GUO is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 October 2003.

Is LV53 GUO safe to buy?

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