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GF08 KUW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

155,705 mi
Last recorded155,705 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 155,705 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 149,634 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 143,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,878 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides front (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,831 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,205 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 110,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,431 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 89,431 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,418 miles

Nearside Front drum stick has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,863 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 Oct 2016 75,076 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,248 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,896 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,284 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

service light on

Fail 8 Jun 2012 54,227 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

service light on

Pass 3 May 2011 45,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake pads worn low

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 KUW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KUW, 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 KUW registered?

GF08 KUW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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