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MX57 XEG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,793 mi
Last recorded110,793 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XEG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 110,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 98,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 91,833 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner ege starting towear

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,833 miles

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre inner ege starting towear

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer mirror craked

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,346 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,343 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,990 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 66,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,193 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 56,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 33,681 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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MX57 XEG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MX57 XEG, 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 MX57 XEG registered?

MX57 XEG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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