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GX58 BYV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,780 mi
Last recorded63,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 BYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,780 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and rear , nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 62,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 62,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 59,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,326 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 57,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 54,623 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2020 51,383 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,696 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracking on outer sidewall/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged perished/cracking tyre also has signs of run flat damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,641 miles

NSR tyre has age related cracks on side wall

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR tyre has been run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,720 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 42,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,202 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre, outer sidewall damage

Fail 22 Apr 2016 38,202 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre, outer sidewall damage

Pass 23 Apr 2015 34,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offsie rear tyre outer sidewall damage.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 34,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offsie rear tyre outer sidewall damage.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,694 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,322 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,920 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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GX58 BYV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 GX58 BYV, 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 GX58 BYV registered?

GX58 BYV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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