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GIG 8761

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 8761
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 140,005 miles

All 4 suspension shock absorbers are corroded

All 4 wheel have some damage to their inner rim sections

Slight stiffness noted in offside and nearside front suspension top mount bearings

Small chip offside front windscreen

oil mist beneath engine area

Fail 28 May 2026 140,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All 4 suspension shock absorbers are corroded

All 4 wheel have some damage to their inner rim sections

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

Slight stiffness noted in offside and nearside front suspension top mount bearings

Small chip offside front windscreen

oil mist beneath engine area

Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 suspension shock absorbers are corroded

both front wheels have slight damage to their inner rims

nearside rear tyre has small splits to its inner wall

offside rear wheel slight damage to inner rim

Fail 10 Jun 2025 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tread also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all 4 suspension shock absorbers are corroded

both front wheels have slight damage to their inner rims

front windscreen wiper blades are worn

nearside rear tyre has small splits to its inner wall

offside rear wheel slight damage to inner rim

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,590 miles

All 4 suspension shock absorbers have corrosion to their bodies

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel rim has slight buckle/damage to its inner part

Fail 24 Jun 2024 116,578 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 suspension shock absorbers have corrosion to their bodies

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel rim has slight buckle/damage to its inner part

Pass 28 Jun 2023 102,306 miles

All 4 suspension shock absorbers have corrosion to their outer casings

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel has slight damage to its inner rim

Very slight play noted in offside front lower suspension arm outer ball joint

Fail 28 Jun 2023 102,306 miles

All 4 suspension shock absorbers have corrosion to their outer casings

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside rear wheel has slight damage to its inner rim

Very slight play noted in offside front lower suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2022 88,249 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 84,758 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 71,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 71,238 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 59,758 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bearing clicking (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,839 miles

Both rear tyres unevenly worn

Corrosion to both rear brake discs (inner face)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,136 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 34,979 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 34,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 28,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 28,956 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,078 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 23,078 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,721 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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GIG 8761 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GIG 8761, 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 GIG 8761 registered?

GIG 8761 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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