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GL08 PPY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,373 mi
Last recorded120,373 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 120,373 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corrroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 120,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both heavily corrroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 111,271 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, STRONG ADVISE.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 111,238 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides, STRONG ADVISE.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and both fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 88,231 miles

o/s/r tyre's outer edge low on tread 2mm

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,377 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,857 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,271 miles

Front tyres starting to crack between treads

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,246 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Aug 2014 62,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 62,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 55,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 55,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 PPY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GL08 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

GL08 PPY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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