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LV53 NDN

2003 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,772 mi
Last recorded132,772 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 NDN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 132,772 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 132,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Both inner rack ends have play but no free-play at the steering wheel

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

Centre section support rubber broken

Pass 15 Sep 2014 123,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 122,996 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust secure

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,734 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 112,734 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,093 miles

both inner track rod ends have slight play in ball joints

both wipers starting to split

Fail 28 Sep 2011 90,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 90,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,445 miles

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

both front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,954 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 63,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 51,524 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,142 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 NDN is a 2003 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NDN, 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 NDN registered?

LV53 NDN is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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