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GL08 LCT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,848 mi
Last recorded61,848 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 61,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

near side dip beam is slightly dimmer to offside, benefit given.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 61,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both ()

near side dip beam is slightly dimmer to offside, benefit given.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 57,571 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,764 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 52,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,893 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,580 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 37,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 2 Mar 2013 37,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blade slightly smearing

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked on inner wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front wipers starting to split

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 LCT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc 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 GL08 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

GL08 LCT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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