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PE57 UAR

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,702 mi
Last recorded74,702 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 UAR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 74,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 74,702 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 69,425 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 69,425 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 67,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,553 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,963 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 60,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 54,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,044 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in steering arm

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

Offside Front slight movement in steering arm

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,405 miles

both front and rear discs slight surface rust on face been stood sometime needs driving to clean off. brakes working ok.

Pass 31 May 2016 38,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2016 38,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2015 34,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in both front steering arms. will be needed for next service/mot.

Pass 19 May 2015 34,002 miles

slight movement in both front steering arms. will be needed for next service/mot.

Pass 21 May 2014 29,213 miles

rear discs and pads corroded

two rear tyres perishing and split

under body corroded recomended oil spray

Pass 21 May 2013 25,986 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 24,009 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,308 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,308 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,892 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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PE57 UAR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PE57 UAR, 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 PE57 UAR registered?

PE57 UAR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is PE57 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE57 UAR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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