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FH57 YWO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,963 mi
Last recorded135,963 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 YWO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 135,963 miles

Oil leak Engine. ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake grabbing slightly.

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 135,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake grabbing slightly.

Oil leak Engine. ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 122,561 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear brakes have a slight bind, it is strongly advised that the braking system is serviced.

offside registration plate lamp is deteriorated.

under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Jan 2017 122,466 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limit (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside rear brakes have a slight bind, it is strongly advised that the braking system is serviced.

offside registration plate lamp is deteriorated.

under trays fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 100,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has moderate play.

play detected in steering rack inner joints.

undertray fitted.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has moderate play.

play detected in steering rack inner joints.

undertray fitted.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,173 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 65,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 48,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic hub caps fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2011 31,770 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge of tread

rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,079 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 19,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FH57 YWO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH57 YWO, 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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FH57 YWO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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