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FM57 XTB

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,250 mi
Last recorded107,250 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 107,250 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 106,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 104,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 100,988 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,781 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 89,784 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 89,784 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,059 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 79,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 79,030 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 72,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 72,669 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING TIE RODS

Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,456 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING TIE RODS

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,901 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 57,901 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs worn and corroded

both rear discs rusty ,worn and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small split in near side wiper,n/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish.

Pass 3 May 2011 23,506 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 20,227 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 XTB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

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

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