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BG08 GDU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

144,082 mi
Last recorded144,082 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 144,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 118,568 miles

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

Offside Front suspect wheel bearing/drive shaft supporting bearing rough when rotated

play in steering rack inner joints both

Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,040 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/splitting+worn on shoulder

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

suspect osf wheel bearing/drive shaft support bearing rough when rotated

Fail 2 Aug 2019 97,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished/splitting+worn on shoulder

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

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

suspect osf wheel bearing/drive shaft support bearing rough when rotated

Pass 21 May 2018 91,405 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 91,403 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,266 miles

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

both front inner steering arms have slight play

both front top suspension mounts worn

Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,266 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front inner steering arms have slight play

both front top suspension mounts worn

Pass 4 Apr 2016 80,736 miles

inner arm play

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 4 Apr 2016 80,736 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner arm play

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 73,948 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,609 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,644 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 65,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2011 61,251 miles

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

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 GDU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BG08 GDU, 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 GDU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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