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LY57 FRJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,724 mi
Last recorded36,724 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 FRJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 32,064 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 26,938 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 26,938 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,329 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,329 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 21,923 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 21,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 18,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,201 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 FRJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LY57 FRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY57 FRJ registered?

LY57 FRJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is LY57 FRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 FRJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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