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GN57 WZY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,498 mi
Last recorded75,498 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN57 WZY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 75,498 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2024 74,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 May 2024 74,786 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2023 73,608 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2022 71,947 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Fail 25 May 2022 71,947 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 28 Apr 2021 69,881 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 69,794 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,275 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,275 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 64,661 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 64,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,778 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 55,898 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 55,896 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 50,758 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 46,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,674 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 37,090 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 32,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,270 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 WZY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

GN57 WZY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is GN57 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN57 WZY shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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