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GF08 BOJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,727 mi
Last recorded132,727 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,727 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 132,722 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 127,547 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 21 Nov 2023 127,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 116,088 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering rack loud creek when operating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible 'D' bush wear also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on the limit and small deep cut on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded inners near mountings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 116,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect light cloudy and no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded and large hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering rack loud creek when operating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play possible 'D' bush wear also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on the limit and small deep cut on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated stiff operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs corroded inners near mountings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,039 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 104,036 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,112 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 99,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 88,533 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 76,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 70,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 62,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/rear seat belt = child seat fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tear in outter side wall of n/s/f tyre (no cords showing at time of test)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,213 miles

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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GF08 BOJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF08 BOJ, 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 GF08 BOJ registered?

GF08 BOJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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