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MW57 YXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 YXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 111,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 101,801 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner tie rod joints worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 94,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault front abs sensor had fallen out of bracket (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm inner joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 88,558 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 88,558 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 78,311 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,579 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 67,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 61,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 61,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,266 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 56,266 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,358 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2014 44,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 32,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 25,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

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 YXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YXZ, 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 YXZ registered?

MW57 YXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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