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ST57 TVK

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 TVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 106,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 93,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 93,404 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,511 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 73,334 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 73,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 62,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,939 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 50,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 50,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 45,291 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 45,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 37,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 37,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 28,701 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 TVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

ST57 TVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 February 2008.

Is ST57 TVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 TVK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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