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GF08 SOU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,715 mi
Last recorded120,715 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 SOU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 120,715 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 118,712 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,442 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,338 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 80,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,398 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 75,373 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,997 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 64,781 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 64,729 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)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,325 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 56,041 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,930 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 41,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play evident in n/s inner track rod jiont

Fail 6 Aug 2011 41,340 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

play evident in n/s inner track rod jiont

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 SOU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc 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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

GF08 SOU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is GF08 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 SOU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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