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FL08 GVA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,704 mi
Last recorded157,704 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 157,704 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 153,082 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end is worn

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 139,998 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 139,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 130,348 miles

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

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 130,348 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 120,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 May 2017 120,159 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 108,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc inside face very corrodded and worn

Nearside Front steering has play inside rack gater

Offside Front brake disc inside face very corrodded and worn

Offside Front steering has play inside rack gater

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,063 miles

both front brake discs inner faces corrodded and worn

nearside front steering has play in it inside nearside rack gater makes knocking noise

offside front steering has play in it inside offside steering rack gater makes knocking noise

Pass 16 Jun 2014 89,310 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,903 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 63,966 miles

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

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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FL08 GVA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FL08 GVA, 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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FL08 GVA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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