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FM57 XSA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,506 mi
Last recorded158,506 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 158,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

belly pan fitted

slight roughness just starting in top strut bearing but not yet to excess

Fail 21 Mar 2019 158,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn low with splits to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts very low on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above axle corroded but not leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 140,094 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 23 Mar 2018 139,995 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front top mount nosiey when turning

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top mount bearings noisy when turning

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

top mounts noisy when turning

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,031 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front top mounts stiff when turning

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,926 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,926 miles

Centre 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,430 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,120 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 XSA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

FM57 XSA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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