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FY58 GLV

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,471 mi
Last recorded192,471 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 192,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 188,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 183,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hub to hose, across rear axle beam. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 177,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 165,930 miles

Front Both rack ends has play

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 154,135 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 138,644 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 125,035 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 125,034 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn close to markers

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,661 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,661 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 93,628 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,028 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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FY58 GLV 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 81.3%.

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 FY58 GLV, 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 FY58 GLV registered?

FY58 GLV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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