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GD08 VAV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,765 mi
Last recorded62,765 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 VAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 62,765 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 62,756 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 62,756 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,448 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 58,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 55,660 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,939 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,251 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 44,529 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 44,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 41,397 miles

Offside headlamp not in good working orderbut not adversely affecting beam image

Fail 8 Aug 2011 41,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside headlamp not in good working orderbut not adversely affecting beam image

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 VAV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

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

Is GD08 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 VAV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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