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PF57 ZHD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,423 mi
Last recorded111,423 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 ZHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 111,423 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55*16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,581 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 94,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 82,424 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres 3mm and wearing off inside edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,282 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 56,282 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre going bold on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre going bold on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,278 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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PF57 ZHD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PF57 ZHD, 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 PF57 ZHD registered?

PF57 ZHD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is PF57 ZHD safe to buy?

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