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DE57 ZXK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,112 mi
Last recorded136,112 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 136,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 128,821 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 128,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,526 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 118,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 105,304 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,283 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 68,305 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,728 miles

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Start corrosion including o/s/r (2.4.A.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,996 miles

front windscreen chip

Fail 19 Jan 2016 61,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front windscreen chip

Pass 30 Dec 2014 57,104 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jan 2013 46,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,330 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,409 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 ZXK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE57 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

DE57 ZXK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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