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MT57 FOA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 FOA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 123,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2025 120,600 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 118,139 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 118,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 116,049 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 116,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened play in ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 111,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened play in ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 109,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,226 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 103,217 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,894 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 95,894 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,518 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 71,129 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,381 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 42,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,002 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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MT57 FOA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MT57 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

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

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