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DE57 EBD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,147 mi
Last recorded149,147 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 EBD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 149,147 miles

Centre headlamp im poor, childseat in back, rack end worn,rear suspension bushes worn

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)

Fail 19 May 2016 149,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre headlamp im poor, childseat in back, rack end worn,rear suspension bushes worn

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 137,251 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 137,251 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam image poor.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 125,660 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,626 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 98,450 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 76,995 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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DE57 EBD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE57 EBD, 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 DE57 EBD registered?

DE57 EBD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is DE57 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 EBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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