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GJ08 UTV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,546 mi
Last recorded83,546 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 UTV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2018 83,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,881 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside crack in windscreen

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,079 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,150 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,646 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,304 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 UTV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

GJ08 UTV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is GJ08 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 UTV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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