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EJ57 TZD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,757 mi
Last recorded101,757 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 TZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 101,757 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 75,169 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 75,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,246 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,243 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 54,087 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked up on inner side wall

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,522 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 38,806 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 29,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 27,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service light on

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 15,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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EJ57 TZD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EJ57 TZD, 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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EJ57 TZD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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