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GL08 FUA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,416 mi
Last recorded131,416 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 FUA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,416 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,781 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 117,934 miles

both steering track rods have play(will soon require replacement)

handbrake lever poor condition

slight cross function nearside rear lamps

Fail 5 Mar 2015 117,934 miles

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

both steering track rods have play(will soon require replacement)

handbrake lever poor condition

nearside rear wheel binding

slight cross function nearside rear lamps

Pass 21 Mar 2014 112,413 miles

nsf tie rod has play in inner ball joint

osf tie rod has play in inner ball joint

Fail 21 Mar 2014 112,413 miles

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

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

nsf tie rod has play in inner ball joint

osf tie rod has play in inner ball joint

Pass 8 Apr 2013 105,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 105,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre deteriorated on side walls 195/65/15

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 91,689 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside 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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GL08 FUA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GL08 FUA, 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 GL08 FUA registered?

GL08 FUA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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