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FH08 GJU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 GJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 93,101 miles

oil level low

Fail 23 Jun 2018 93,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level low

Pass 24 Jun 2017 84,217 miles

miner oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2017 84,217 miles

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

miner oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,021 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR CHILS EAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THIN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,021 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CASINGS CORRODED

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR CHILS EAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELT

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened THIN RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,011 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,506 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,142 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 51,142 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,863 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 29,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2011 29,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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FH08 GJU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH08 GJU, 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 FH08 GJU registered?

FH08 GJU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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