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LY57 LNZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 126,910 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,908 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 122,986 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 119,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,884 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 91,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 74,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 60,571 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,228 miles

slight freeplay in n/s and o/s of steering rack

slightly distorted patterns to n/s and o/s dip beams recmmend new bulbs are fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,833 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 41,833 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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 LNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LY57 LNZ, 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 LNZ registered?

LY57 LNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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