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FT57 JVD

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,861 mi
Last recorded85,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 JVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 85,861 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 85,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracts slow.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 83,423 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,903 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,491 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 57,635 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left)

Condensation in n/s/f headlight unit

Slight play in both front steering rack inner joints

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,419 miles

All brake pads on vehicle appear slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Full size spare wheel fitted to n/s/f

Headlight beam patterns slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,785 miles

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

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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FT57 JVD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FT57 JVD, 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 FT57 JVD registered?

FT57 JVD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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