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FM57 XVY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,956 mi
Last recorded116,956 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 116,956 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 116,956 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure REAR MOUNT NOT ATTACHED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 109,357 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 109,357 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 104,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 99,205 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,183 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,982 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,237 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 62,302 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 50,709 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 50,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 43,974 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 43,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 34,995 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jan 2012 28,134 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jan 2011 19,944 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 XVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XVY, 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 XVY registered?

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

Is FM57 XVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 XVY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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