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MW57 CUV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,913 mi
Last recorded119,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 CUV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,913 miles

brake warning light on(fluid level looks to be ok)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes(mainly at securing clips)

play in o/s and n/s front hubs/inner rack joints

Fail 2 Jan 2020 119,913 miles

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

brake warning light on(fluid level looks to be ok)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes(mainly at securing clips)

play in o/s and n/s front hubs/inner rack joints

Pass 2 Jan 2019 115,347 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 2 Jan 2019 115,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv boot damp

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 111,944 miles

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 111,944 miles

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

Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Rear tyre perished on side wall

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 110,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 19 Dec 2016 110,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 16 Dec 2015 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 106,985 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 102,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 102,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Dec 2013 95,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,957 miles

Front brake pads starting to get low and discs worn/lipped

Nearside rear tyre starting to get low

Rear brake pads getting low and discs lipped

Slightest play in both inner steering extention arms

Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,007 miles

Nearside dip beam bulb dim

Offside front wiper split/starting to smeer

Brake discs all round lipped

Slight play in nearside inner steering extention arm

Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,007 miles

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

Brake discs all round lipped

Nearside dip beam bulb dim

Offside front wiper split/starting to smeer

Slight play in nearside inner steering extention arm

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,610 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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MW57 CUV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MW57 CUV, 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 MW57 CUV registered?

MW57 CUV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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