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BD57 PFV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 PFV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 88,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 81,922 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 81,922 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 74,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,869 miles

ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

UNDER TRAY - HANGING DOWN

Fail 13 Feb 2016 68,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' VARIOS SMELLYS HANGING FROM MIRROR (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 3 STICKERS (8.3.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

ENGINE COVER

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear STEEL WHEEL

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT - BADLY (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BORDER LINE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

UNDER TRAY - HANGING DOWN

Pass 13 Feb 2015

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 49,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 42,877 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 37,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 37,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,544 miles

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

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

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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BD57 PFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD57 PFV, 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 BD57 PFV registered?

BD57 PFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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