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GJ08 NCC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,889 mi
Last recorded107,889 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 NCC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 94,425 miles

Offside Front tyre has surface cracks

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs at bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 94,425 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre has surface cracks

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both springs at bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 93,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 93,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,557 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,524 miles

Both front seat belts starting to fray

Both rear axle bushes perishing and worn

Both tyre's wearing low on edges

N/S/R number plate bulb lens cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2013 62,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,798 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,221 miles

offside dip beam output reduced aginst the nearside

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 NCC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NCC, 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 NCC registered?

GJ08 NCC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 NCC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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