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GN57 BXO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 BXO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 95,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 95,727 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 93,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 88,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,316 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 84,313 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded & breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face corroded & braking up (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,940 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 69,922 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,881 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jun 2019 59,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,157 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 48,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located top of spring (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 47,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,361 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads getting low.

Fail 12 Jun 2015 45,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front inner track rod joint.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,153 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in offside front inner track rod joint.

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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GN57 BXO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GN57 BXO, 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 GN57 BXO registered?

GN57 BXO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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