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GX57 BYB

2008 Renault Megane

Brown Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,304 mi
Last recorded176,304 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 BYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 176,304 miles

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

both steering boot outer clips missing

Pass 30 Sep 2021 173,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror damage

Fail 30 Sep 2021 173,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror damage

Pass 29 Sep 2020 172,603 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 172,603 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Excessive corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 170,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer and perished in tread

Offside Rear Outer and perished in tread

Fail 10 Sep 2019 170,770 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer and perished in tread

Offside Rear Outer and perished in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2018 167,247 miles

Offside Front mirror slight damage

Fail 28 Sep 2018 167,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front mirror slight damage

Pass 5 Oct 2017 163,487 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 163,487 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount broken (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 155,464 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 129,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under tray adrift

Fail 10 Aug 2015 129,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray adrift

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,566 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 102,544 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,047 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 40,230 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,842 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit

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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GX57 BYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Brown with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX57 BYB, 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 GX57 BYB registered?

GX57 BYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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