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LV53 HUP

2003 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,780 mi
Last recorded51,780 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,780 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag and service light on

all windows apart from front screen tinted

Fail 20 Nov 2012 51,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

air bag and service light on

all windows apart from front screen tinted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

b-pedal antislip cond

ns hand brake cable loose

nsf drop link bent

nsf outer sill damaged/cut open

rack slight play

rear plate cond

service light on

srs light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 47,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

b-pedal antislip cond

batt low reserve

ns hand brake cable loose

ns tre boot split

ns wiper cond

nsf drop link bent

nsf outer sill damaged/cut open

nsf tyre 2/3 mil

osf nsf seats will not adj

rack slight play

rear plate cond

service light on

srs light on

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,086 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 39,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 32,153 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 23,118 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 23,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,358 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 13,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HUP is a 2003 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

LV53 HUP is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is LV53 HUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 HUP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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