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GX57 LWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,849 mi
Last recorded104,849 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 LWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 104,839 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 97,496 miles

slight knocking noise from front suspension

Fail 10 Mar 2023 97,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

slight knocking noise from front suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2021 92,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 88,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 82,252 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 78,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,211 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 69,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,821 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,089 miles

all 4 brake discs worn

front pads low

n/s/r tyre close to limit (2mm)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 53,089 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 brake discs worn

front pads low

n/s/r tyre close to limit (2mm)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,527 miles

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

Front brakes 20% out of balance.Max is 25%.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brakes 20% out of balance.Max is 25%.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,679 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 15,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LWJ, 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 LWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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