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GV57 ZKW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,239 mi
Last recorded108,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 ZKW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 108,239 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 106,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 103,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 103,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides rear (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 96,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 88,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has play

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, Scored and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer rubber worn - causing small amount of movement - unlikely to fail

Fail 12 Feb 2021 88,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has play

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn, Scored and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer rubber worn - causing small amount of movement - unlikely to fail

Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,421 miles

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

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 4 Mar 2019 79,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 77,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,135 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,900 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 31 Jan 2015 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,602 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 33,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 26,604 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to limit

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 18,638 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 18,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV57 ZKW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV57 ZKW, 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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GV57 ZKW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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