CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV57 LNR

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

104,314 mi
Last recorded104,314 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 LNR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 104,314 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,956 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have surface rust due to being stood for a while (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 95,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have surface rust due to being stood for a while (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 90,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 90,291 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,627 miles

play to both steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Jan 2016 81,627 miles

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

play to both steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 60,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 50,958 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 41,124 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,916 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,916 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV57 LNR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV57 LNR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FV57 LNR?

You can check the full history of FV57 LNR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV57 LNR registered?

FV57 LNR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FV57 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 LNR shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV57 LNR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV57 LNR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.