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GF08 URG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,439 mi
Last recorded125,439 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 URG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 125,439 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 125,439 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) possible rack end ? (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 125,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear brake discs worn/in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2018 119,082 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 108,345 miles

all road wheels buckled

both rear wheel bearings have play

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rack arm has play

rear brake discs worn

Fail 23 Mar 2017 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

all road wheels buckled

both rear wheel bearings have play

front brake discs/pads worn

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rack arm has play

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,375 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 86,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 May 2014 73,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Fail 30 Apr 2014 73,018 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 1 May 2013 60,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 May 2013 60,174 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2012 48,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 35,785 miles

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

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

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

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 URG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URG, 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 URG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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