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BL57 PYV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,779 mi
Last recorded134,779 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,779 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

There appears to be a knock when turning steering

Fail 6 Mar 2019 134,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

There appears to be a knock when turning steering

Pass 12 Oct 2017 122,287 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory offside rear tyre is deteriorated and has tearing to tread

Fail 12 Oct 2017 122,287 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory offside rear tyre is deteriorated and has tearing to tread

Pass 8 Oct 2016 108,312 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 108,311 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 100,517 miles

chip outside zone A in limit

front brakes 20 percent out of balance o/s/ down

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Fail 16 Jan 2016 100,517 miles

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

chip outside zone A in limit

front brakes 20 percent out of balance o/s/ down

slight play in n/s/f rack arm

Pass 17 Jan 2015 92,318 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 92,318 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,463 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,708 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 41,830 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 PYV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PYV, 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 PYV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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