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FM57 NYS

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,933 mi
Last recorded111,933 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NYS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,933 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 21 Oct 2019 97,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 97,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm outwith mot prescribed areas... advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,949 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 90,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 85,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 79,895 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 71,582 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 71,582 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 62,363 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 53,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 46,774 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 46,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,162 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 NYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NYS, 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 NYS registered?

FM57 NYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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