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DE57 FWH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

39,655 mi
Last recorded39,655 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FWH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,655 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 39,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,708 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 35,611 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 35,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 34,059 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack along the tyres offside front and nearside rear

Fail 22 Oct 2021 34,059 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack along the tyres offside front and nearside rear

Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,554 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2019 33,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,624 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Fail 16 Apr 2018 32,618 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

covers prevent full inspection to some components

Pass 11 Feb 2017 27,514 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 27,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid block? (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front disc slightly worn

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

Rear disc slightly worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 25,477 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 25,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 22,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013
Fail 14 Dec 2013 19,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 13,919 miles

both front tyres 3.2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,052 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 11,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FWH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FWH, 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 FWH registered?

DE57 FWH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is DE57 FWH safe to buy?

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