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GF08 OYK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,550 mi
Last recorded83,550 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 OYK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,550 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,159 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 78,518 miles

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,306 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 73,378 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 73,370 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,361 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,313 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyre are perished/cracked on outer shoulders.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 66,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside & Offside front tyre are perished/cracked on outer shoulders.

Pass 23 Feb 2018 63,157 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2018 63,157 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,736 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,641 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,703 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,169 miles

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

osr brake slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,958 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,716 miles

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

Very slight brake bind offside rear wheel.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Very slight brake bind offside rear wheel.

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 OYK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

GF08 OYK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is GF08 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 OYK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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