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GP57 YBM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 81,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,376 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,790 miles

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN NSF INNER STREEING RACK JOINT

Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,790 miles

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

OIL LEAK

PLAY IN NSF INNER STREEING RACK JOINT

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,070 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,442 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Jul 2011 28,244 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,244 miles

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2010 26,415 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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GP57 YBM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP57 YBM, 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 YBM registered?

GP57 YBM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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