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SY57 ZYR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,707 mi
Last recorded137,707 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 ZYR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 137,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Front headlights faded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2025 128,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 121,443 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 113,931 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 113,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light as bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,587 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 110,476 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside slight play in steering arm

all 4 shockers corroded

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel pipe corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r suspension springs corroded

o/s/r central brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,221 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 106,219 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,484 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted and worn. (3.5.1i)

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

Rear rear exhaust mount torn.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 91,306 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 91,306 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,208 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

play in nearside track rod

Fail 23 Mar 2016 89,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

play in nearside track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,912 miles

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

nearside rear wheel rim out of shape

play in nearside track rod

surface rust on offside rear disc

Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,841 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s steering arm has slight play at fixings

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,204 miles

slight play in the neerside front steering arm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,719 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,244 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,034 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SY57 ZYR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SY57 ZYR, 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 SY57 ZYR registered?

SY57 ZYR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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