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GK08 UOL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,617 mi
Last recorded144,617 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UOL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 144,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 144,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,238 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal panel is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 137,238 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal panel is damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise new disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective req polishing the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside n/s number plate light is very dim. advise a new bulb

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise new disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective req polishing the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 122,739 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside number plate light is working but very dim. advise a new bulb

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 84,898 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 84,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,667 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,945 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,742 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 4,711 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 4,680 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 4,680 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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GK08 UOL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GK08 UOL, 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 GK08 UOL registered?

GK08 UOL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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