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MJ57 FTE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,582 mi
Last recorded165,582 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 FTE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 165,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front abs wire loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 165,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front abs wire loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocking (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 157,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 157,672 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 137,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 137,198 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 122,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,641 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,703 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,915 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 52,399 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,058 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,148 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 27,924 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,924 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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MJ57 FTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ57 FTE, 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 MJ57 FTE registered?

MJ57 FTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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