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PL57 AXM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,921 mi
Last recorded121,921 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 AXM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 121,921 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 121,901 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,788 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 106,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 100,453 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,293 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,355 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,875 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 81,875 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 73,058 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 61,745 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,281 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,253 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,046 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 34,046 miles

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

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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PL57 AXM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PL57 AXM, 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 PL57 AXM registered?

PL57 AXM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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