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DS57 TZU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,594 mi
Last recorded120,594 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 120,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens effecting image pattern slightly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering rack joints. ()

both front strut top mounting bearings rough in operation.

Fail 3 Jun 2021 120,594 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens effecting image pattern slightly. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering rack joints. ()

both front strut top mounting bearings rough in operation.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,580 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe lightly corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tyre.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering rack end worn, recommend replacing. ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 118,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering rack ends. ()

both front strut top mountings rough in operation.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 118,397 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front steering rack ends. ()

both front strut top mountings rough in operation.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,171 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 90,487 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and slightly worn. (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 90,487 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroding and slightly worn. (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering rack joints. ()

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 78,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner steering rack joints. ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,961 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 58,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,137 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 35,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,024 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,288 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 10,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 10,956 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 TZU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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