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FH08 GKO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,237 mi
Last recorded63,237 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 GKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,237 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,220 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake service light on

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 51,228 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,513 miles

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

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

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension components have age related corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 44,248 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 40,714 miles

Front discs are worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tires sidewalls have age related marks

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,714 miles

Front discs are worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tires sidewalls have age related marks

Pass 11 Jul 2016 38,168 miles

Front Tyre's are perished/cracked

Rear Tyre's are perished/cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2016 38,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre's are perished/cracked

Rear Tyre's are perished/cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2015 34,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 34,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,393 miles

all four tyres outter sidewalls perished

Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,698 miles

rear weheels binding

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 GKO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH08 GKO, 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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FH08 GKO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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