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FM57 ZRC

2008 Renault Megane Scenic

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane Scenic71,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane Scenic
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 158,754 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 146,795 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 134,020 miles

engine light on

Fail 11 Dec 2017 134,020 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,044 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 122,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 109,693 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 109,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,328 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 96,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 82,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 82,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,825 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 70,791 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,211 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 50,211 miles

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

How Reliable is the Renault Megane Scenic?

Based on 1,818,845 MOT tests across 145,724 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
6,520
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
145,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,848
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 66,630
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 58,928
Registration plate lamp not working 55,988
Full Renault Megane Scenic reliability report

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FM57 ZRC is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 71,280 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 Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 116,922 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM57 ZRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane Scenic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM57 ZRC registered?

FM57 ZRC is a 2008 Renault Megane Scenic, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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