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RA57 FFH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,430 mi
Last recorded79,430 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 FFH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 79,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 79,409 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 72,104 miles

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

Front both seat belts slow returning

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front dip beam dim

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 72,104 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front both seat belts slow returning

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front dip beam dim

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 64,611 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow returning

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

Offside beam pattern dim

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2018 64,611 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow returning

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

Offside beam pattern dim

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,265 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow in returning

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 55,290 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both front seat belts slow in returning

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake slightly low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,612 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,129 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2011 27,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 27,166 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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RA57 FFH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA57 FFH, 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 RA57 FFH registered?

RA57 FFH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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