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SL57 VLD

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 VLD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,627 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 110,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 108,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 106,660 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,383 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

front number plate deteriorating

front tyres wearing low and inner edges scrubbed

nearside frontn lower suspension arm front inner bush worn

play in offside steering rack arm inner joint

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,275 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,333 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,365 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 79,856 miles

Nearside Front play in steering arm ball joint

Offside Front play in steering arm ball joint

Fail 14 Jan 2017 79,856 miles

Nearside Front play in steering arm ball joint

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front play in steering arm ball joint

Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,416 miles

both front tyres worn in inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,936 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,936 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,223 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 33,448 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 33,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SL57 VLD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SL57 VLD, 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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SL57 VLD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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