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GL57 UWB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,090 mi
Last recorded92,090 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 UWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 92,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 86,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,046 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 80,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,711 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2019 58,254 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))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,729 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 49,514 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,046 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,107 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,829 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 UWB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL57 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

GL57 UWB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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