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GJ08 ELO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,144 mi
Last recorded117,144 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ELO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 117,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 109,153 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,877 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 96,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 75,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,441 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 60,066 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,320 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 45,472 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 45,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,121 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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GJ08 ELO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ08 ELO, 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 GJ08 ELO registered?

GJ08 ELO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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