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FM57 NZE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,905 mi
Last recorded142,905 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,905 miles

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 133,362 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 124,125 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to test

Fail 2 Feb 2019 124,125 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to test

Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 117,978 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 112,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 112,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting down inside (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 101,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside slight play steering rack inner joint

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre getting down inside (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 90,056 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 78,585 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 78,585 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 66,455 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 65,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 65,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN SHOULDER AND LEAKING

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 50,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 37,798 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 NZE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

FM57 NZE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is FM57 NZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 NZE shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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