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GK08 UPC

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,642 mi
Last recorded73,642 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 UPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 73,642 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 73,642 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,653 miles

Nearside Front slight play in the steering rack end

Rear both rear outer seatbelts have not been fully inspected as there are baby seats fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2017 61,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also has nail in the tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front slight play in the steering rack end

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

Rear both rear outer seatbelts have not been fully inspected as there are baby seats fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,821 miles

Offside Rear seat belt has baby seat fitted so full inspection of belt not carried out

Fail 17 Feb 2016 53,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed small cut in tyre also nail in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt has baby seat fitted so full inspection of belt not carried out

Offside Rear small nail in tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,910 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside of steering rack drum stick .

Fail 5 Mar 2014 40,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

slight play in nearside of steering rack drum stick .

Pass 8 Feb 2013 31,230 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,794 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 18,352 miles

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

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 UPC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UPC, 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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GK08 UPC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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