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SB57 XVT

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 XVT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 71,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 71,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,467 miles

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

Some play in both front inner steering rack ends

Fail 20 Dec 2021 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Some play in both front inner steering rack ends

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Some play inner steering rack end

Fail 29 Oct 2020 62,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Some play inner steering rack end

Pass 1 Oct 2019 58,093 miles

N/s/r brake pipe rusting

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pads low

Slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end

Fail 24 Sep 2019 58,544 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

play in steering rack arms

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2019 58,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe rusting

Fail 25 Jun 2019 57,720 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Winter tyres fitted to nearside front, offside front and offside rear wheels

Pass 1 Jun 2018 53,485 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 May 2018 53,458 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,389 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Slight play o/s and n/s/f inner steering rack ends

Fail 28 Apr 2017 50,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Door mirror glass broken

Slight play o/s and n/s/f inner steering rack ends

Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,846 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracke

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 40,865 miles

small cuts n/s/f tyre wall area,

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,568 miles

n/s/r brake disc inner face pitted,

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,576 miles

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked, slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end, n/s/f tyre scuffed wall area,

Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,576 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f door mirror glass cracked, slight play n/s/f inner steering rack end, n/s/f tyre scuffed wall area,

Pass 13 Jan 2012 24,359 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2012 24,359 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,573 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 17,573 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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SB57 XVT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 SB57 XVT, 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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SB57 XVT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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