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EK08 GWD

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,295 mi
Last recorded82,295 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,295 miles

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

Nearside Front tie rod little play

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 77,398 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,626 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 73,626 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,288 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,532 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 46,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 46,009 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 34,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 34,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,854 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers smearing screen slightly

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 28 Jun 2012 25,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 25,746 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 19,363 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 19,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EK08 GWD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK08 GWD, 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 EK08 GWD registered?

EK08 GWD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EK08 GWD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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