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MT57 CGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 CGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 117,150 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 117,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,964 miles

Offside Front Inner trcak rod slightly playing

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

n/s/f track rod slight play inner

Fail 9 Apr 2016 96,964 miles

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

Offside Front Inner trcak rod slightly playing

Offside Front Tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,890 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield damaged

front brake discs worn

rear discs pitted

Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield damaged

front brake discs worn

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,765 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 71,765 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

FRONT BRAKE PADS ABOUT 50% WORN

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 52,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2013 52,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,028 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 15 Feb 2012 35,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,272 miles

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

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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MT57 CGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MT57 CGZ, 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 MT57 CGZ registered?

MT57 CGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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