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GL57 HXX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,212 mi
Last recorded170,212 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 170,212 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 170,200 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 154,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 153,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 135,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 Goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 Goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,948 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 120,295 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 105,650 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 87,234 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,135 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 74,187 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GL57 HXX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL57 HXX, 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 GL57 HXX registered?

GL57 HXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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