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GJ58 WPR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

101,745 mi
Last recorded101,745 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 WPR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 101,745 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 101,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,264 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 93,261 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2017 81,787 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 81,785 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,799 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 72,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 62,185 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,288 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side wing mirror insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side wing mirror insecure

Pass 12 Jan 2013 39,772 miles

n/s/f inner steering rack arm slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f head lamp slightly dimmer than n/s/f headlamp

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2012 29,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 29,530 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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GJ58 WPR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ58 WPR, 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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GJ58 WPR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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