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EU57 XBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,304 mi
Last recorded143,304 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 XBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 143,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 143,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 129,546 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 129,546 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 83,371 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 92,518 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,518 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 70,196 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 69,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 28,374 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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EU57 XBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EU57 XBJ, 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 EU57 XBJ registered?

EU57 XBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is EU57 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU57 XBJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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