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DS57 BDE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,759 mi
Last recorded94,759 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 BDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,759 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both shockers corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,324 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 72,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f + o/s/f ()

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r + n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

both front and rear shockers corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2020 72,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f + o/s/f ()

Nearside Front side mirror cracked

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r + n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

both front and rear shockers corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,745 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 67,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,928 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 48,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 48,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 40,632 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 40,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 36,509 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,924 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,863 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre in sidewall

Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,902 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 23,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,477 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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DS57 BDE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DS57 BDE, 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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DS57 BDE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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