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AY57 LCO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,352 mi
Last recorded125,352 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LCO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 125,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe near fuel tank has slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 120,358 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 114,108 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

front suspension legs rusty

shields fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2021 114,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres starting to perish

front suspension legs rusty

shields fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,692 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,511 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 94,119 miles

Front Both inner rack joints appear to have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 88,238 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (3.5.1i)

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,900 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,077 miles

Front stepped tyres worn on edges

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,832 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 47,012 miles

sun tint fitted to windscreen inside but still allows drivers vision in zone A

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sun tint fitted to windscreen inside but still allows drivers vision in zone A

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,613 miles

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

Offside rear tyre is worn unevenly and deteroirated

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 30 Sep 2010 29,173 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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AY57 LCO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AY57 LCO, 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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AY57 LCO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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