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PF57 ZVW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,368 mi
Last recorded161,368 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 ZVW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 161,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2x (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 148,981 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

different sized tyres front and rear

fuel smell under bonnet

Fail 23 Mar 2019 148,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

different sized tyres front and rear

fuel smell under bonnet

Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,144 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,007 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 113,517 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged innerside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm worn

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 113,517 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged innerside (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm worn

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 96,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside obligatory mirror glass broken

nearside track control arm/rack has movrment inside gaitor

Fail 9 Oct 2014 96,843 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake discs are pitted and corroded

nearside obligatory mirror glass broken

nearside track control arm/rack has movrment inside gaitor

Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,047 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2012 75,456 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,380 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 ZVW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVW, 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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PF57 ZVW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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