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GD08 ESG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 ESG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 89,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 89,577 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 89,423 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,094 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 88,109 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 88,109 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 86,093 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 86,093 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 83,770 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 74,619 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both sides ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,424 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,846 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 55,260 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 50,855 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 46,300 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 46,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 41,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,205 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 34,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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GD08 ESG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GD08 ESG, 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 GD08 ESG registered?

GD08 ESG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GD08 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 ESG shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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