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FM57 XVU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,794 mi
Last recorded111,794 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 111,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 111,794 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc inner surface corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc inner surface corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,463 miles

!!!!!!!!!!PLAY IN NS OF STEERING RACK!!!!!!!! front tyre edges worn rear discs and pads worn

Fail 13 Feb 2018 91,463 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

!!!!!!!!!!PLAY IN NS OF STEERING RACK!!!!!!!! front tyre edges worn rear discs and pads worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,132 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Feb 2017 82,132 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,229 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,229 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,215 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW PLAY IN OS STEERING ARM

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 46,737 miles

play in ns and front strut top mounts ns noisey on lock to lock

Fail 15 Feb 2013 46,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in ns and front strut top mounts ns noisey on lock to lock

Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,267 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 33,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,028 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 XVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

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

Is FM57 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 XVU shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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