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GN57 WBG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 WBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 83,943 miles

Front Shocks corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Jun 2021 83,935 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shocks corroded

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,762 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded Offside + Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Offside + Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 75,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded Offside + Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Offside + Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,049 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,ALL SHOCKS VHSC,,

Fail 25 Jan 2019 70,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ***********NSR & OSR ***************** (1.1.14 (a) (i))

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,D/SEAT TORN,,ALL SHOCKS VHSC,,

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,030 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,,SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH...SERVICE MESSAGE FLASHING DASH,,,NSR INNER WHEEL RIM S/DAM,,,2 X FRONT SHOCK CASINGS VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,,,2 X R/B/DISCS VV POOR CONDITION

Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,030 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings BOTH=---= NSF & OSF INNER ARMS////DRUM STICKS (2.2.B.1h)

front brake excessively fluctuating DISCS IN VERY VERY POOR CONDITION (3.7.B.3)

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

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,,205/55/16 X 4,,,,SPANNER SYMBOL ON DASH...SERVICE MESSAGE FLASHING DASH,,,NSR INNER WHEEL RIM S/DAM,,,2 X FRONT SHOCK CASINGS VVHSC-PODOT-MONITOR,,,,2 X R/B/DISCS VV POOR CONDITION

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,440 miles

205/55/16 X 4

ALL B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

NSF B/BALL S/WEAR/LIFT-PODOT-MONITORE

NSF TYRE OE WORN-PODOT-MONITOR

OSF INNER S/ARM S/WEAR/MOVEMENT-PODOT-MONIYOR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 55,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,765 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,966 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,376 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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GN57 WBG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN57 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

GN57 WBG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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