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AY57 XED

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 XED
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,437 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 120,437 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 112,033 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,033 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Outer cv boot clip (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 102,951 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 102,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 94,735 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads low

slight play at steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,735 miles

front brake pads low

slight play at steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 73,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,531 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,584 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 47,312 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)

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 XED is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XED, 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 AY57 XED registered?

AY57 XED is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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The MOT history for AY57 XED shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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