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YX57 GCK

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 GCK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rack end worn

Pass 31 Dec 2019 60,725 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 59,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 57,256 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 54,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 54,150 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,608 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 18 Nov 2014 46,609 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 42,838 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 42,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2013 38,862 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,045 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,906 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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YX57 GCK 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 73.3%.

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 YX57 GCK, 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 YX57 GCK registered?

YX57 GCK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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