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RY57 EFV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 100,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 98,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 97,818 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 97,811 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 77,302 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 67,603 miles

205/55R16 - AVON ZV5

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 67,603 miles

205/55R16 - AVON ZV5

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 56,770 miles

205/55/16

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

n/s/f inner tie bar has play

n/s/r tyre has a nail close to the shoulder

Fail 19 Apr 2014 56,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

205/55/16

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

n/s/f inner tie bar has play

n/s/r tyre has a nail close to the shoulder

spanner light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,676 miles

205/55VR16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,676 miles

205/55VR16

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,956 miles

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

front & rear discs slightly worn.

o/s rear tyre perishing in tread area.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,296 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EFV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RY57 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

RY57 EFV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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