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RA57 PPK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,342 mi
Last recorded84,342 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 PPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 84,342 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 77,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,716 miles

Headlamp lenses glazed, aim okay.

Nearside Front Steering arm/drumstick has slight play.

Nearside Front Tyre cut in outer part of tread, close to cords. Advise replacement

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and perishing badly on outer part of treads, advise replacement

Pass 19 Feb 2020 70,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 65,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 61,987 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 57,579 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

nearside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,865 miles

N/S/R WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BUCKLE

Fail 25 Feb 2016 52,865 miles

N/S/R WHEEL HAS SLIGHT BUCKLE

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,146 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,820 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,607 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 16,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 6,258 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 PPK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA57 PPK, 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 PPK registered?

RA57 PPK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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