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NY57 DXL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 DXL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,853 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play on inner arm on steering rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front outer door handle sticking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger split but exhaust system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,503 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 103,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,644 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 90,554 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 69,474 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 69,286 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,718 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 57,718 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 46,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 46,876 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 32,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 26,232 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,044 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 22,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NY57 DXL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 NY57 DXL, 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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NY57 DXL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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