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MX57 XEM

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,430 mi
Last recorded69,430 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 XEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,430 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,472 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 66,663 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 66,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,183 miles

NSR lamp unit damaged

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 45,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSR lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,441 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 35,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,449 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,449 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is worn

Pass 21 Aug 2012 25,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,768 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 15,768 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XEM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MX57 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

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

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