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DX57 SGY

2008 Renault Megane

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 SGY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 119,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,471 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,129 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 104,129 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 98,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,153 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by right indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,800 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,974 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm mainly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm mainly inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,371 miles

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

nearside front inner track rod

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 55,678 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 36,225 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,358 miles

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)

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 SGY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DX57 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

DX57 SGY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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