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FM57 MVV

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,014 mi
Last recorded55,014 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 MVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,014 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,095 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch damaged +nearside front bumper but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 49,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch damaged +nearside front bumper but no sharp edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 43,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

Offside rear tyre cracked / perished on side wall

Rear brake system appears to require adjustment or repair

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,991 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper slightly damaged on nearside

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 29,020 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 22,286 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,286 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 19,947 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,947 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,115 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 10,115 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 MVV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVV, 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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FM57 MVV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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