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RY57 ZBX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight movement in osf steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight movement in osf steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Mar 2025 90,446 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nsr tyre perished in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,114 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 83,709 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources unit corroded inside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 83,709 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both beam patterns faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources unit corroded inside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,933 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 77,932 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin * strong advise * (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge * strong advise * (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,693 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,208 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,043 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,691 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,562 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 33,589 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,589 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 28,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 28,885 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,832 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 23,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,020 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 ZBX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZBX, 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 ZBX registered?

RY57 ZBX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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