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DE57 EBG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 EBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 144,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 144,023 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 142,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,709 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 138,702 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands centre catch missing (5.2.4b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 126,825 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 126,824 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 122,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 118,685 miles

slight freeplay in steering

Fail 5 Jan 2015 118,685 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight freeplay in steering

Fail 15 Jan 2014 106,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 106,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 93,967 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 92,772 miles

slight play at steering rack arm's

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Dec 2011 92,772 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play at steering rack arm's

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,355 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 74,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

DE57 EBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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