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FM57 ZTB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,828 mi
Last recorded112,828 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ZTB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 112,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 112,828 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,066 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 104,952 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 93,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 71,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 68,858 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 68,685 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 63,214 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 63,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 May 2016 61,760 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,311 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front spring not seated in right place

steel wheel on nearside rear

Fail 1 Feb 2014 47,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front spring not seated in right place

steel wheel on nearside rear

Fail 22 Jan 2014 47,094 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2013 33,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,694 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 17,553 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 ZTB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue 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 ZTB, 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 ZTB registered?

FM57 ZTB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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