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BL57 DLF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,586 mi
Last recorded161,586 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 DLF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 161,586 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 161,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 156,857 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 156,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,521 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 141,730 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under tray fitted at front

Pass 17 Feb 2016 118,134 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2016 118,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

slight bind to nearside rear brake

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2015 92,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Feb 2015 92,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Feb 2014 71,064 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 71,064 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,826 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,332 miles

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

airbag light on at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,121 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,808 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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BL57 DLF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL57 DLF, 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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BL57 DLF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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