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AY57 LGA

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,853 mi
Last recorded108,853 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 LGA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 108,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 102,671 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 98,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 98,759 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Bleed Screw Loose (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 92,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Connecting to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both flexy hoses- locating clip loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 92,374 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Connecting to caliper (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both flexy hoses- locating clip loose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,654 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,874 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,869 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 59,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 59,199 miles

rear brake discs grooved

Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s+n/s rear cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s+n/s front worn to cords+ dangerous (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs grooved

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,408 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 55,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,152 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Fail 24 Jan 2014 51,152 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 37,366 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,057 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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AY57 LGA is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY57 LGA, 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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AY57 LGA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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