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GL57 XLX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,189 mi
Last recorded141,189 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 XLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 141,189 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 141,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 119,319 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 119,316 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 95,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 89,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside door outer handle not returning

Fail 9 Jan 2015 89,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside door outer handle not returning

offside front brake disc rusty on inner face

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 84,327 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,987 miles

both front tyre treads low

Fail 11 Jan 2012 72,735 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,735 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,593 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 XLX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX registered?

GL57 XLX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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