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GK08 UPA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

68,059 mi
Last recorded68,059 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 68,059 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,592 miles

headlight aims poor

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,620 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Fail 21 Jun 2024 60,620 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a temporary puncture repair

Pass 20 Jun 2023 55,493 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 51,867 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 51,863 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 51,809 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 49,226 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jun 2021 49,174 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2020 46,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted

hubcaps fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2020 46,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted

hubcaps fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2019 44,874 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads worn very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have perishing of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 37,830 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 37,830 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 37,819 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 32,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 32,365 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 26,712 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 26,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 17,483 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 17,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 14,685 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 10,539 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 UPA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK08 UPA, 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 UPA registered?

GK08 UPA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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