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GJ08 UOH

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UOH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,286 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 111,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

child seats fitted at time of test

vehicle has play to the inner steering rack joints

Fail 3 Mar 2016 91,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seats fitted at time of test

vehicle has play to the inner steering rack joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,379 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 57,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,126 miles

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

offside rear brake dragging slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 39,576 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 tyre 2.5mm tread at lowest point

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

offside rear tyre 3mm at lowest point

offside wiper blade torn slightly

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 UOH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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