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FM57 MUW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 MUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,766 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 84,741 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear hand brake cable sticking/caliper

front /rear discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,659 miles

o/s/r tyre wall perished

slight play at o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 22 Dec 2014 76,681 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 76,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 72,956 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 72,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 67,374 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 67,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 59,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake disc's wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,972 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 49,969 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 MUW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FM57 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

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

Is FM57 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 MUW 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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