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GX57 BYY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 BYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 105,769 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 0mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 105,763 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front 0mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,339 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 91,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 68,445 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,844 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,483 miles

n/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r tyres heavily perished

play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Feb 2015 15,608 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 13,547 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 11,345 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 9,405 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 6,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 6,868 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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GX57 BYY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GX57 BYY, 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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GX57 BYY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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