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FG08 GDE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

171,532 mi
Last recorded171,532 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 171,532 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 171,532 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 153,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,722 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both mounts defective but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 122,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 122,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,013 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,391 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,067 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,683 miles

Offside Front seat does not tilt forward

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,385 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 58,000 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 49,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,974 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,524 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,220 miles

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

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

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

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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FG08 GDE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG08 GDE, 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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FG08 GDE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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