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GJ08 WXG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2023 113,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt contaminated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front tyre contaminated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 106,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 104,205 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 101,814 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2020 101,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2019 98,669 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,569 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

handbrake 20%

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 92,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front and rear tyres slight wear on outside edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 82,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seat fitted in the rear

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 60,856 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,712 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,457 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 WXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

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

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