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FM57 LZA

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,887 mi
Last recorded188,887 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 188,887 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 188,552 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 183,914 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 183,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 183,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 182,758 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 182,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine under tray fitted

rear center stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2015 178,378 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f headlamp on dip beam light output slight low

rear center stoplamp not working

Fail 16 Jan 2015 178,340 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seat belt slight damage

o/s/f headlamp on dip beam light output slight low

o/s/r tyre wall slight damage

rear center stoplamp not working

Pass 28 Apr 2014 169,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 152,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,258 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 100,951 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm.

slight wear offside steering rack control arm inner ball joint.

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 LZA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 FM57 LZA, 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 LZA registered?

FM57 LZA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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