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LY57 GYV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 GYV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,898 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 59,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,391 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 54,379 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

N/S/F tyre wearing low on edges & has slight cracking around tread pattern.

O/S/F tyre has slight cracking around tread pattern.

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Very slight play in rack end ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,494 miles

Full engine covers fitted.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,378 miles

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

full engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,112 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,162 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low fronts close to limit

Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all 4 tyres wearing low fronts close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2014 33,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 33,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,274 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 24,635 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 24,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 18,789 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,789 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 13,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 13,094 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 GYV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GYV, 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 GYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LY57 GYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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