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GJ08 ELW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,760 mi
Last recorded49,760 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ELW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 49,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 47,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 47,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 47,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,077 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 37,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,324 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,385 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 32,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 31,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 27,984 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 27,984 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 21,021 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 17,808 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 14,373 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,822 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 ELW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ELW, 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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GJ08 ELW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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