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LY57 EZX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,379 mi
Last recorded86,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 EZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak from above engine tray - advise investigating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mount broken allowing it to hit splash guard

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jan 2025 86,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak from above engine tray - advise investigating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear silencer mount broken allowing it to hit splash guard

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 62,153 miles

Front Inner steering arm joint has slight play (both sides)

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

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

Spare wheel fitted to Offside Front

Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,153 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner steering arm joint has slight play (both sides)

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

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

Spare wheel fitted to Offside Front

Pass 24 Feb 2020 58,547 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

window switch not operational

Fail 24 Feb 2020 58,547 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

window switch not operational

Pass 20 Feb 2019 51,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16/91H

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2019 51,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16/91H

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,419 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 45,419 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,768 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 35,627 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre tread and outer wall is perished and tread low just over 2.00mm

Nearside Rear wheel arch panel adrift

Offside Rear tyre tread and wall is perished and getting low on tread just over 3.00mm

note all four windows not going up or down

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,154 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,455 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 26,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 21,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 17,263 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 11,922 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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LY57 EZX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LY57 EZX, 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 LY57 EZX registered?

LY57 EZX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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The MOT history for LY57 EZX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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