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DS57 SVG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,652 mi
Last recorded95,652 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 SVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2017 95,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning light on (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

tracksion control light on

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2014 64,648 miles

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,119 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 41,561 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,734 miles

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)

Unable to fully assess all brake pads with wheels in place.

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 SVG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

DS57 SVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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