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LW03 JVY

2003 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Megane66,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 JVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 79,533 miles

Airbag light is on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Major oil leak from engine area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front trye split on outer wall but not to the cord.

Service light is on.

Windows heavily tinted.

Wiring badly fitted across bonnett area.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 79,361 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Airbag light is on.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Major oil leak from engine area.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front trye split on outer wall but not to the cord.

Service light is on.

Windows heavily tinted.

Wiring badly fitted across bonnett area.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 73,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,502 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,459 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 61,999 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,645 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 30,697 miles

off side rear tyre 2mm

slight play near side steering arm

Pass 24 Jan 2006 28,873 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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LW03 JVY is a 2003 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVY, 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 JVY registered?

LW03 JVY is a 2003 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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