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AD57 SHJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,463 mi
Last recorded105,463 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 105,463 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,920 miles

play in steering rack ends

Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,198 miles

front brake pads low

play in steering rack ends

slight play offside front ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,273 miles

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

play in steering rack ends

Fail 17 Mar 2021 80,273 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads low

front discs corroded

play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,875 miles

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in steering rack ends

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,699 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ball joints have play nearside has more play than offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 72,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both reg bulbs arent working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner tie rod ball joints have play nearside has more play than offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,925 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,712 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,687 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,693 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 33,693 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 27,218 miles

nearside front tyre 2+mm offside front 3mm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,659 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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AD57 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 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 AD57 SHJ, 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 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD57 SHJ registered?

AD57 SHJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 February 2008.

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