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GL57 HYF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,779 mi
Last recorded112,779 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HYF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 112,779 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 112,775 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 112,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 100,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,969 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,155 miles

Central Brake light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear beam axle bushes worn

Fail 30 Jan 2017 91,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Central Brake light not working

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear beam axle bushes worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 84,818 miles

Adjust headlamp int and retest

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted

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

Rear beam axle mounting bushes worn and perished

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,981 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 79,981 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,405 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,622 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 38,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 HYF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GL57 HYF, 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 HYF registered?

GL57 HYF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GL57 HYF safe to buy?

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