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BL57 PZM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,657 mi
Last recorded46,657 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 PZM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 46,657 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 43,759 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,963 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working stop n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has play due to worn steering rack inner joints

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack inner joint wrn excessive ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 39,961 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working stop n/w (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack inner joint wrn excessive ()

Pass 28 Nov 2020 38,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3000 miles approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 36,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 35,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 35,103 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 34,011 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 34,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,553 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 31,951 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 31,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 29,944 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 19,860 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 PZM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PZM, 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 PZM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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