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NL57 DVW

2007 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,349 mi
Last recorded166,349 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Megane66,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 DVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 166,349 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 166,349 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 164,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 161,216 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 161,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 156,875 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Loose connection (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 150,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2021 150,742 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 144,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 139,922 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 139,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 135,183 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 135,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,263 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 123,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 116,934 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 116,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 108,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 108,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 74,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,627 miles

as per last test on :22/09/2010 number330615660424

Fail 22 Sep 2010 54,255 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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NL57 DVW is a 2007 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 66,126 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 NL57 DVW, 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 19 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL57 DVW registered?

NL57 DVW is a 2007 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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