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BG08 GCX

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,846 mi
Last recorded129,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 GCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 129,846 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive play in n/s inner steering rack arm causing it (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

coolant bottle empty

Pass 5 Jan 2021 127,151 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 127,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,957 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight play.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 112,957 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight play.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 107,148 miles

Nearside Front rack arm slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 102,155 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 24 May 2014 98,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 94,516 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/sr brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jun 2012 90,880 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 86,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BG08 GCX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG08 GCX, 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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BG08 GCX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 June 2008.

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