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BL57 DCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 DCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 155,284 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 155,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 145,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 145,436 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 138,135 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 134,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 119,091 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 118,948 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 109,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,004 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 87,230 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,792 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 67,792 miles

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

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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BL57 DCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BL57 DCZ, 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 BL57 DCZ registered?

BL57 DCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is BL57 DCZ safe to buy?

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