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MW57 TRX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,082 mi
Last recorded115,082 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 TRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2017 115,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 94,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,235 miles

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

management warning light staying on

Fail 7 Jan 2016 75,006 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

management warning light staying on

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,071 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 67,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,554 miles

Corrosion on rear brake discs

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,502 miles

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight free play

Fail 19 Jan 2013 41,502 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack arm has slight free play

Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,907 miles

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

slight play in o.s.r steering arm.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 34,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fronmt wipers slightly split.

slight play in o.s.r steering arm.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 28,233 miles

front pads 70% worn

rear discs scored

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 TRX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MW57 TRX, 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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MW57 TRX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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