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GP57 YXV

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,734 mi
Last recorded216,734 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 YXV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 216,734 miles

Offside Rear seat cushion insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2021 216,734 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear seat cushion insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2020 209,383 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 209,383 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 197,685 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 186,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer tread worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 186,415 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer tread wornon edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 167,974 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 167,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 140,822 miles

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

n/s sill damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2016 140,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Goodrich 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,647 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,570 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,684 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 65,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 45,679 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 45,679 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 28,695 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 YXV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

GP57 YXV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is GP57 YXV safe to buy?

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