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85,563 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack ends worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Airbag light intermittently on and off when moving drivers seat
Check injection light illuminated
Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Rack arm has slight play
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Airbag light intermittently on and off when moving drivers seat
Check injection light illuminated
Nearside Front Rack arm has slight play
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Rack arm has slight play
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Outer tyre worn on edge
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front BOTH SIDES strut top mounts noise no movement
Offside Front rim slightly damaged
dampness oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front BOTH SIDES strut top mounts noise no movement
Offside Front rim slightly damaged
dampness oil leak
bottom engine cover covered in oil
rear brake pads approx 3.5mm
none standard foot pedals fitted
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM57 VXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2008.
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