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LV53 HVK

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,815 mi
Last recorded93,815 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,815 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 93,815 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,891 miles

n/s/f brake disc corroded.

o/s/f brake disc corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,891 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded.

o/s/f brake disc corroded.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 79,587 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,836 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,116 miles

Brake pedal sticks slighty when released recommend having checked as this maybe DANGEROUS!!

Offside rear brake flexy hose has rubber to metal bonding on lower ferrul starting to fail recommend having replaced as this maybe DANGEROUS

Stone chips to front screen

Fail 31 Dec 2007 55,115 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal sticks slighty when released recommend having checked as this maybe DANGEROUS!!

Offside rear brake flexy hose has rubber to metal bonding on lower ferrul starting to fail recommend having replaced as this maybe DANGEROUS

Stone chips to front screen

Pass 2 Nov 2006 45,109 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 45,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise offside rear brake slightly binding

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 HVK is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HVK, 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 HVK registered?

LV53 HVK is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is LV53 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 HVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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