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GF08 SSJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 SSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 100,495 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 100,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 93,201 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and off side ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2022 93,201 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and off side ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 84,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2021 84,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 76,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 68,768 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,662 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 60,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 55,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2.18mm

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 14 May 2016 51,940 miles

inner steering rack joints slight wear.

Pass 14 May 2015 48,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 27 May 2014 43,929 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

nearside rear seat belt plastic cover missing

Fail 24 May 2014 43,924 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

nearside rear seat belt plastic cover missing

Fail 13 Apr 2013 38,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs worn/lip

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,462 miles

both front brake discs worn/lip

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,213 miles

offside front steering arm inner ball joint play

Fail 27 Apr 2011 28,020 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,020 miles

rear brake discs corroded

front brake discs corroded

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 SSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

GF08 SSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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