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RY57 EGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,857 mi
Last recorded144,857 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 EGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 144,857 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,724 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,422 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 108,134 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,348 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 84,386 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,911 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,577 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Sounds as if only one horn is working

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

unable to check brake pads due to trims fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,180 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

unable to check brake pads due to trims fitted

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 EGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

RY57 EGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is RY57 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 EGZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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