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FB57 JZE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,836 mi
Last recorded66,836 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 JZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 66,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 66,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,577 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has been disconnected

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PLUS OFFSIDE FRONT INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 59,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect AND OFFSIDE INCORRECT PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding PLUS OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PLUS OFFSIDE FRONT INNER (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 51,714 miles

Both rear tyre side walls cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 51,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre side walls cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 47,528 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 15 Oct 2020 47,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 46,769 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 46,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,123 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,856 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 41,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,295 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 39,258 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 36,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,250 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 30,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,865 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 26,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,605 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,851 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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FB57 JZE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

FB57 JZE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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