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RY57 CRX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,720 mi
Last recorded144,720 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 CRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 144,720 miles

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

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

Fail 5 Apr 2024 144,720 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top bearing cup fallen apart. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front head lights slight diss-colouring.

engine under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle.

slight free play detected in the steering n/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

slight free play detected in the steering o/s/f (suspect inner rack end)

Pass 1 Apr 2023 141,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,436 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 116,338 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 116,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 108,106 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,965 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 96,965 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,802 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,802 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,314 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 52,314 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 38,790 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,529 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,116 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 23,063 miles

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,063 miles

Bottom engine covers fitted, Can`t check for corrosion.

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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RY57 CRX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY57 CRX, 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 RY57 CRX registered?

RY57 CRX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is RY57 CRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 CRX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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