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DN57 PBX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,564 mi
Last recorded179,564 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 PBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 179,564 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 179,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 175,460 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 175,460 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 170,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2019 166,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrishing (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrishing (5.2.3 (j))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 166,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running off on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perrishing (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrishing (5.2.3 (j))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 162,381 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 162,380 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

1 of 2 number plate lamps not working

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 157,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2017 157,865 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slight corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 152,861 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 136,169 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 26 Jun 2015 136,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 11 Jul 2014 117,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 117,132 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,489 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)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 97,488 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 75,531 miles

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

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

n/s/f steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,531 miles

n/s/f steering rack arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,887 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,393 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 55,393 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,646 miles

o/s and n/s front brake discs corroded.

o/s and n/s rear brake discs corroded.

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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DN57 PBX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DN57 PBX, 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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DN57 PBX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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