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GP57 TGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,707 mi
Last recorded91,707 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 TGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 91,707 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 89,224 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 89,224 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cable broken at handle (bonnet could be opened during test using a tool but in result of a fire/accident the bonnet cant be opened easily enough) (3.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,921 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 84,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 82,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,033 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,445 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 67,951 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 67,938 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,315 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,503 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 50,376 miles

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

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Arm

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,376 miles

Slight Play In Nearside Steering Arm

Pass 22 Feb 2012 45,549 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 45,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,170 miles

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

o/s/f.......n/s/r.......n/s/f..alloy wheels damaged in places on inner rims

o/s/r alloy wheel slightly damaged on rim

o/s/r tyre looks like its been run flat

slight play n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Jan 2011 42,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f....n/s/r....n/s/f alloys wheels bent in places

slight play n/s/f wheel

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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GP57 TGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc 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 GP57 TGZ, 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 GP57 TGZ registered?

GP57 TGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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