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GF08 ETA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,170 mi
Last recorded179,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ETA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 179,170 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 178,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 170,360 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 158,052 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 146,486 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 146,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 134,479 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 134,479 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 115,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 115,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 97,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,678 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,678 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 74,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,189 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,007 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 44,555 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 44,555 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,812 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,963 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,963 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,205 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 ETA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ETA, 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 ETA registered?

GF08 ETA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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