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LW03 HTA

2003 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,872 mi
Last recorded139,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 139,872 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 139,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011
Pass 5 Feb 2010 98,212 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 98,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 75,902 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2007 56,283 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,779 miles

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

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

spare wheel and tyre fitted to nearside rear of vehicle

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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LW03 HTA is a 2003 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW03 HTA, 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 LW03 HTA registered?

LW03 HTA is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is LW03 HTA safe to buy?

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