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FL08 GWD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 133,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 133,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 122,727 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 122,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 118,975 miles

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight play in the inner joint

Fail 23 Mar 2020 118,944 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack arm has slight play in the inner joint

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,451 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,425 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play o/s/f rack end

Pass 26 Feb 2015 77,717 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in O/S/F Rack end

Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,717 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in O/S/F Rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2014 69,113 miles

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

front and rear disc's slightly worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Feb 2014 69,113 miles

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

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

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

front and rear disc's slightly worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,923 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,057 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,827 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 25 Feb 2011 36,827 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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 GWD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 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 FL08 GWD registered?

FL08 GWD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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