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GP57 VSA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

94,880 mi
Last recorded94,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 VSA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 94,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 91,762 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,941 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 76,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 69,944 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,015 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 68,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 63,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 63,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,170 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 50,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

N/S MIRROR LOOSE

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,918 miles

Surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake hoses rubber coating come away slightly

Fail 13 Dec 2010 29,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake hoses rubber coating come away slightly

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 VSA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VSA, 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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GP57 VSA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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