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FM57 XTT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,134 mi
Last recorded134,134 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XTT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 134,134 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

all lamps have led or hid bulbs fitted effecting the light output and colour

unable to fully inspect rear coil spring

Fail 1 Sep 2021 123,792 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

all lamps have led or hid bulbs fitted effecting the light output and colour

poor beam image from headlamps

unable to fully inspect rear coil spring

Pass 5 Sep 2020 112,040 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 111,879 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside inner steering rack joint worn out. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 101,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Significant play detected in nearside front inner steering rack joint.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 101,601 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Significant play detected in nearside front inner steering rack joint.

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,019 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 88,862 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction fans (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 74,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 74,562 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour externally fitted led (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour externally fitted led (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,740 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 59,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge in places

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 47,342 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 38,242 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 38,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,860 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 32,860 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,093 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,978 miles

n/s elec window inop

rear brake imbalance 19 per/cent

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 14,359 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 14,359 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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 XTT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XTT, 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 XTT registered?

FM57 XTT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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