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GD08 HZT

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

111,682 mi
Last recorded111,682 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 HZT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,682 miles

both front tyres wearing to edges

both rear coil springs lightly corroding

condensation inside nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside rear seat belt lightly fraying

slight play to both inner steering arms

Fail 6 Nov 2019 111,682 miles

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

both front tyres wearing to edges

both rear coil springs lightly corroding

condensation inside nearside headlamp

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside front tyre worn to 2.0mm

offside rear seat belt lightly fraying

slight play to both inner steering arms

Pass 4 Aug 2018 93,386 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear seat belt slightly fraying

rear brake discs worn and pitted

rotational noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Fail 24 Jul 2018 93,386 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs worn and pitted

front brake discs worn and pitted

offside rear seat belt slightly fraying

both rear coil springs corroding

rotational noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,606 miles

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Fail 28 Jul 2017 86,600 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front inner rack joint has play

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,527 miles

Nearside dipped beam slightly dull

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 78,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside dipped beam slightly dull

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 66,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight side play detected at o/s/f wheel

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,869 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight side play detected at o/s/f wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,350 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES APRX 3/4MM

Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,348 miles

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

ALL FOUR TYRES APRX 3/4MM

Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,291 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,446 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 27,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HZT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 GD08 HZT, 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 HZT registered?

GD08 HZT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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