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NL57 VME

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,010 mi
Last recorded61,010 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 VME
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 61,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,796 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 57,755 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2019 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,529 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 49,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,061 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 49,061 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 45,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,687 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 40,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 31,532 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 23,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,805 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,494 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 14,012 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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NL57 VME is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NL57 VME, 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 NL57 VME registered?

NL57 VME is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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