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GL57 UVY

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,351 mi
Last recorded95,351 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 95,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 95,343 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators faded, no longer amber colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 89,934 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK/CHIP WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,934 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT INDICATORS (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CRACK/CHIP WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH NUMBER PLATE LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 82,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted INNER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DAMAGED/DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 71,454 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FRONT SCREEN HAS A SMALL CHIP WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR FLEXIPIPE FERRULES CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 71,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view FRONT SCREEN HAS A SMALL CHIP WITHIN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR FLEXIPIPE FERRULES CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 63,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 63,779 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 59,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 53,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 53,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,260 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 50,260 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,830 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 40,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 34,954 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 34,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 30,694 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 25,971 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 25,971 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 21,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,050 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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GL57 UVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UVY, 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 UVY registered?

GL57 UVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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