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FM57 ZTV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,465 mi
Last recorded142,465 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2015 142,465 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 130,747 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wind screen cracked

Fail 14 Sep 2013 115,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 101,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 86,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,949 miles

past emissions

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 ZTV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

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

Is FM57 ZTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ZTV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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