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RY57 CRZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,070 mi
Last recorded119,070 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 119,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,422 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 110,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,339 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside headlight beam image poor

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 105,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement asap ()

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel rim

n/s headlamp has a very poor beam image

Fail 15 Nov 2021 104,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacement asap ()

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

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

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

damage to n/s/r wheel rim

n/s headlamp has a very poor beam image

Pass 30 Oct 2020 101,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (205/55 16) and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 95,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. brake disc surfaces in very poor condition,advise replacment ASAP. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyre tread depths beginning to get low,4mm.

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3.5mm

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 2 May 2019 95,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. brake disc surfaces in very poor condition,advise replacment ASAP. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyre tread depths beginning to get low,4mm.

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3.5mm

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 16 May 2018 92,154 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low,n/s...3mm. o/s...3.8mm. 205/55/16 91v

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Fail 16 May 2018 92,154 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre tread depths starting to get low,n/s...3mm. o/s...3.8mm. 205/55/16 91v

slight binding to n/s/r brake

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,893 miles

slight play in both steering rack joints

Pass 19 Feb 2016 83,106 miles

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

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,322 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,321 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,345 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 67,345 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 61,330 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,330 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 43,099 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,099 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,983 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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RY57 CRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CRZ, 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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RY57 CRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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