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AX57 BYB

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,681 mi
Last recorded210,681 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 BYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 210,681 miles

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 210,681 miles

Front Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Inside Headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 196,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 180,888 miles

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

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

windscreen has a crack in zone b not in drivers view

Pass 30 Jan 2017 166,809 miles

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

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

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

windscreen cracked nearside but not in swept area

Fail 30 Jan 2017 166,809 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 153,473 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,758 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,984 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 105,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,050 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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AX57 BYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX57 BYB, 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 AX57 BYB registered?

AX57 BYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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