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EF57 UOW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,805 mi
Last recorded91,805 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UOW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 91,805 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc are badly worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are really low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 91,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ( bulb fitted wrong) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc are badly worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads are really low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers judder (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc are worn signs of over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 90,708 miles

Central Front Lower play in steering

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod play in it

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod play in it

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower play in steering

Nearside Front Inner inner tie rod play in it

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod play in it

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,093 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour damaged (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steel wheel fitted to near-side front

Pass 22 Jan 2016 58,122 miles

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,241 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 51,241 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut on inner sidewall, no cords exposed

Spare fitted Nearside front

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,603 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 21,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 21,939 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 12,877 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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EF57 UOW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF57 UOW, 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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EF57 UOW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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