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DS57 ERU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,493 mi
Last recorded99,493 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 ERU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 99,493 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

front tyres getting low

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,642 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2016 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,448 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre worn and perrished

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 60,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 53,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

very slight play n/s and o/s front inner tie rods

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,148 miles

very slight play n/s and o/s front inner tie rods

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,444 miles

drivers rear tyre worn to 3mm

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

rear brake pads worn

Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers rear tyre worn to 3mm

front brake pads worn and discs lipped

rear brake pads worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 33,641 miles

both wipers worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Nov 2010 24,286 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 ERU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ERU, 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 DS57 ERU registered?

DS57 ERU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is DS57 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 ERU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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