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DS57 FLX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,773 mi
Last recorded49,773 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 FLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,773 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 45,936 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 45,934 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 41,078 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 41,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm modification unsafe excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,120 miles

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

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

wipers deteriating

Pass 24 Dec 2015 33,350 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 33,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 33,347 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded in mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel defective

Fail 9 Nov 2015 33,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded in mounting points (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

spare wheel defective

Fail 22 Aug 2014 29,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre cut but cord not exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2014 29,908 miles

offside rear tyre cut but cord not exposed

Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,079 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 24,569 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 24,569 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 19,931 miles

Kerb grazing to n/s/f outer tyre wall

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

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

all four tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,873 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 FLX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 FLX, 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 FLX registered?

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

Is DS57 FLX safe to buy?

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