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GF08 UPS

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,646 mi
Last recorded72,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 UPS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 72,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb dim (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 72,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner shoulder

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced bulb dim (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,759 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 63,759 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,872 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 52,813 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,156 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear side light dim.

Fail 17 Mar 2014 40,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear side light dim.

rear brake pads low on material.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 29,914 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 20,771 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,501 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 UPS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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