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GD57 JRU

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,045 mi
Last recorded97,045 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 JRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 97,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip bulb weak. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Track control drumstick has wear / movement. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 85,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 77,556 miles

Offside Front window inop

Fail 16 May 2018 77,556 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front window inop

Pass 10 May 2017 68,991 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 68,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 60,809 miles

Front Os & Ns inner rack arms slight play

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

Nearside Rear Correct wheel size spare fitted

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

Fail 10 May 2016 60,809 miles

Front Os & Ns inner rack arms slight play

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Correct wheel size spare fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,648 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,432 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,411 miles

N/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish

O/S/F tyre starting to crack and perish

O/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,885 miles

Steel wheel fitted nearside front

Fail 19 Jan 2011 8,888 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2011 8,888 miles

rear tyres cracking

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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GD57 JRU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GD57 JRU, 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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GD57 JRU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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