CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY57 LOJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,137 mi
Last recorded63,137 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,137 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,697 miles

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,701 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 51,348 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 51,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,136 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 50,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,435 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 37,433 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,952 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 25,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,321 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
Full Renault Megane reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY57 LOJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LOJ, 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

How do I check the history of LY57 LOJ?

You can check the full history of LY57 LOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY57 LOJ registered?

LY57 LOJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is LY57 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 LOJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY57 LOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY57 LOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.