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FM57 LZC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,429 mi
Last recorded151,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LZC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 151,429 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 151,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 134,280 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 134,279 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 113,657 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 88,285 miles

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

steering rack has slight free play in arms both sides

Fail 14 Jan 2013 88,285 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight free play in arms both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jan 2012 69,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,966 miles

REAR WIPER TORN

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 LZC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZC, 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 LZC registered?

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

Is FM57 LZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 LZC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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