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FB57 DRO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,933 mi
Last recorded66,933 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,933 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2017 66,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fraying

Rear seats obstructed not allowing seat belt check

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,545 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Front tyre feathered

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2016 59,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes greased

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

Nearside Front tyre feathered

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 50,003 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,940 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 43,937 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,629 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 39,629 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,345 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 31,054 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 31,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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FB57 DRO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FB57 DRO, 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 FB57 DRO registered?

FB57 DRO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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