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VX57 UPL

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 UPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 83,707 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 83,706 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure as marked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 62,579 miles

Offside Front stabiliser link dust cover deteriroting

Pass 23 May 2015 50,731 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 May 2015

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 40,115 miles

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

surface corrosion on discs.

Fail 28 May 2014 40,115 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on discs.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,531 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,531 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,903 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,755 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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VX57 UPL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX57 UPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX57 UPL registered?

VX57 UPL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is VX57 UPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX57 UPL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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