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FL08 GWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,619 mi
Last recorded152,619 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 152,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 152,606 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,834 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 136,564 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 126,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 126,863 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 115,913 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH UPPER TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 95,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s/r (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 77,253 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,387 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) off side front ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,138 miles

slight wear to off side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket

Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,015 miles

near side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,015 miles

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

near side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

rear brake discs worn and corroded on inside face

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,095 miles

near side front steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

Pass 2 Jul 2015 48,818 miles

near side steering rack inner steering arm slight wear to ball joint

Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,133 miles

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

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

near side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,133 miles

near side steering rack inner steering arm ball socket slight wear

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,319 miles

off side front steering rack steering arm has slight wear to inner ball socket

Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,319 miles

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

off side front steering rack steering arm has slight wear to inner ball socket

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,285 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,253 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 24,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 GWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL08 GWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL08 GWJ registered?

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

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