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PY57 FWS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,484 mi
Last recorded35,484 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 FWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 35,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 33,159 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2024 31,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f slight play in rack

Pass 13 Feb 2023 29,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,524 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 25,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 22,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 20,536 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 18,529 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre thin and perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2016 17,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 17,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 15,987 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 14,796 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 13,660 miles

The n/s/f tyre is very worn on the outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 12,525 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 11,237 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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PY57 FWS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PY57 FWS, 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 PY57 FWS registered?

PY57 FWS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is PY57 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY57 FWS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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