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VN57 XOG

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 XOG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,087 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front headlight beam image slightly dim

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 123,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlight beam image slightly dim

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play wheel to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 103,946 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Slight play In front inner tie rods

Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,754 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Slight play In front inner tie rods

Fail 13 Apr 2015 83,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 83,710 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,597 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Slight play in offside front inner track arm ball joint

Fail 15 Apr 2014 63,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in offside front inner track arm ball joint

Front registration plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,199 miles

front numberplate is cracked

frontbrkepads are getting low

offside front inner wheel rim is damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front numberplate is cracked

frontbrkepads are getting low

offside front inner wheel rim is damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,381 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,471 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 23,471 miles

Nearside 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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VN57 XOG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VN57 XOG, 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 VN57 XOG registered?

VN57 XOG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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