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GL08 PSY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

45,247 mi
Last recorded45,247 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 PSY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 45,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 45,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 44,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavy ply

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 42,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaks greas slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,912 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 40,912 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 40,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,987 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,351 miles

O/S/F dip beam slightly low intensity.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,577 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 35,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,988 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,195 miles

two nails 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 PSY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

GL08 PSY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is GL08 PSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 PSY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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