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AU08 GKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 GKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,992 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 89,370 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front plat to top strut mounts

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2020 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front plat to top strut mounts

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,746 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,323 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 69,325 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s ()

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

Fail 30 May 2017 69,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s+o/s ()

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

Pass 28 May 2016 65,695 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 28 May 2016 65,695 miles

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

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

n/s+o/s rear tyres cracked

n/s/rear tyre nail

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 May 2015 62,436 miles

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

o/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 May 2014 58,708 miles

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

o/s/front rack end play

Fail 29 May 2014 58,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/rear child seat fitted on test

o/s/front rack end play

Pass 30 May 2013 55,028 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,291 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 46,318 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,416 miles

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

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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AU08 GKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AU08 GKJ, 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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AU08 GKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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