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OW57 ETY

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,502 mi
Last recorded148,502 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 ETY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 148,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 148,498 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,213 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 139,208 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,348 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition replacement recomended

Fail 14 Jan 2016 128,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition replacement recomended

Pass 28 Jan 2015 116,725 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 116,725 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,102 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,099 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,415 miles

offside and nearside steering arm have slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,990 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,560 miles

front discs corroded

slight play steering

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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OW57 ETY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OW57 ETY, 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 OW57 ETY registered?

OW57 ETY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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