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FV57 VGJ

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

125,774 mi
Last recorded125,774 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 125,774 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 125,769 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 121,170 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 121,162 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 113,646 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under covers

surface corrosion on discs

Fail 14 May 2018 113,646 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under covers

surface corrosion on discs

Fail 14 May 2018 113,642 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine/under covers

surface corrosion on discs

Pass 26 May 2017 105,716 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 26 May 2017 105,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 56,118 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

free play in steering rack ends

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 17 May 2016 95,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

free play in steering rack ends

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 83,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,136 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,080 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,073 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,759 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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FV57 VGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 VGJ, 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 FV57 VGJ registered?

FV57 VGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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