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FL57 ENW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,488 mi
Last recorded73,488 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 ENW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 73,488 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 73,488 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing x2 (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,330 miles

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

Front both front tyres perishing

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

Front high level brake light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 32,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button faulty (3.1.3c)

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

Front both front tyres perishing

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

Front high level brake light not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/5017 (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,073 miles

service light on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,950 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,950 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,540 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

service light on

Fail 3 Apr 2013 40,536 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

service light on

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,578 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,287 miles

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion and visually slightly worn

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 30,287 miles

Both front brake discs have surface corrosion and visually slightly worn

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FL57 ENW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FL57 ENW, 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 FL57 ENW registered?

FL57 ENW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is FL57 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 ENW 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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