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FM57 XVG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

133,025 mi
Last recorded133,025 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 133,025 miles

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

Rear boot will not open but is secured and shut

Fail 7 Jan 2022 133,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear boot will not open but is secured and shut

Pass 4 Jan 2021 130,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

load space door will not open from the outside but is secured in the closed position.

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,599 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

load space door will not open from the outside but is secured in the closed position.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 119,586 miles

boot lid doesn't open

Fail 30 Dec 2019 119,586 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

boot lid doesn't open

Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,259 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 110,259 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 99,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

osr tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

osr tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,731 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,034 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jan 2016 85,034 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,109 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2015 83,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,092 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 81,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 78,897 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 78,897 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,309 miles

both rear doors not opening from inside due to child locks on

n/s/f tyre on 2mm (borderline)

play n/s steering rack end

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,308 miles

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

both rear doors not opening from inside due to child locks on

n/s/f tyre on 2mm (borderline)

play n/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,643 miles

Rear brakes binding

Rear pads worn

Slight play in both steering rack ands

Fail 4 Jan 2011 72,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brakes binding

Rear pads worn

Slight play in both steering rack ands

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 XVG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

FM57 XVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is FM57 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 XVG shows 23 tests with a 52.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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