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FM57 LXV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,142 mi
Last recorded53,142 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 52,699 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise Near fail (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise NEAR FAIL ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise both front tyres perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2024 52,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush / bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Rear section of bumper damaged broken away sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Advise underside heat shield rubbing on exhaust system

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise both front inner stick joints NEAR FAIL ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise tyre perishing NEAR FAIL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Passenger side door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise damage NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Advise near fail (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise lower screen damage near fail (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Upper rubber mounting worn / damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 49,980 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise n/s near fail ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Advise damage NEAR FAIL (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 49,193 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 48,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,616 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 43,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 38,702 miles

N/S/R brake bind slightly, efficiency readings lower on n/s/r park and service brake

Fail 13 Feb 2017 38,702 miles

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

N/S/R brake bind slightly, efficiency readings lower on n/s/r park and service brake

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,204 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,164 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 33,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,677 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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FM57 LXV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM57 LXV, 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 FM57 LXV registered?

FM57 LXV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FM57 LXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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