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ST57 OSF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,803 mi
Last recorded151,803 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 OSF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 151,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,444 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 150,432 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 148,488 miles

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Sep 2020 148,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,348 miles

both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside headlamp output weak

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2019 139,140 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (dog bone) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

centre and rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside headlamp output weak

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 131,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 126,934 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 125,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,161 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 113,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 96,296 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 96,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2013 67,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 35,997 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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ST57 OSF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ST57 OSF, 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 ST57 OSF registered?

ST57 OSF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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