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LY08 GZE

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GZE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 116,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs attention (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 116,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 111,738 miles

Body damaged.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jun 2022 111,738 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Body damaged.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,255 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 106,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 102,767 miles

N/S O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED

SOME UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 22 Jun 2020 102,706 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

N/S O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED

SOME UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Aug 2019 98,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inner face partially corroded

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake disc inner face partially corroded

Offside reg light unit lens missing

Fail 19 Aug 2019 98,004 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc inner face partially corroded

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake disc inner face partially corroded

Offside reg light unit lens missing

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,337 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 73,894 miles

offside front slight play inner steering arm

Fail 6 Aug 2016 73,891 miles

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

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

offside front slight play inner steering arm

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,242 miles

Nearside & offside front brake discs worn/pads low

Nearside & offside rack ends slight play

Nearside front tyre side wall shallow split

Nearside rear & offside rear brake discs worn/pads low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 52,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,529 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear dust cover missing from n/s head lamp

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear dust cover missing from n/s head lamp

Pass 29 May 2012 32,971 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 32,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 26,607 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,551 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear pads low

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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LY08 GZE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LY08 GZE, 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 LY08 GZE registered?

LY08 GZE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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