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DX57 NSU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,695 mi
Last recorded134,695 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 NSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 134,695 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 134,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 128,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 128,038 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,099 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 126,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,689 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 122,689 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joint [drum stick] (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel joint [drum stick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,399 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking on outer edge, low tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 115,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre cracking on outer edge, low tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,425 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall

offside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,222 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre low on edges

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both rack arms

Fail 15 Jan 2016 99,170 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre low on edges

wear and pitting rear discs

wear both rack arms

Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,990 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 87,988 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn on edges and close to legal limits

Pass 21 Jan 2014 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front offside tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front offside tyre worn inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Dec 2012 65,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 65,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres cracking

coolant empty

front brake discs heavly lipped/corroded

front tyres wearing edges

rear brake discs heavly lipped/corroded pads ok

Fail 3 Jan 2012 51,425 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres cracking

coolant empty

front brake discs heavly lipped/corroded

front tyres wearing edges

rear brake discs heavly lipped/corroded pads ok

Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,827 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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DX57 NSU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DX57 NSU, 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 DX57 NSU registered?

DX57 NSU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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