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NY52 UTL

2003 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,670 mi
Last recorded65,670 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Megan73,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 UTL
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,670 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf osf nsr osr brake hoses ageing and slightly deteriorated\

osf brake disc slightly corroded on inner face\unable to measure front brake pads at time of test\

security of osf cv boot\nsf and osf tyres bald on inner tread perished and cracked and slight cuts no cords seen at time of test\rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Mar 2015 65,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

nsf osf nsr osr brake hoses ageing and slightly deteriorated\

osf brake disc slightly corroded on inner face\unable to measure front brake pads at time of test\

security of osf cv boot\nsf and osf tyres bald on inner tread perished and cracked and slight cuts no cords seen at time of test\rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2014 60,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,687 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)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front outer c.v boot clip loose

Fail 5 Dec 2011 50,004 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 50,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 45,170 miles

rear brake disc wearing

Fail 6 Dec 2010 45,169 miles

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

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

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

front brake disc wearing

rear brake disc wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 37,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,915 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,881 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 22,438 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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NY52 UTL is a 2003 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 73,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NY52 UTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NY52 UTL is a 2003 Renault Megan, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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