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GL08 XYY

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,640 mi
Last recorded86,640 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XYY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,640 miles

Damage to offside rear wing

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner plastic wheel arch broken and loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service and spanner light on

Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to offside rear wing

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner plastic wheel arch broken and loose

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service and spanner light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 77,508 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,770 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Fail 1 Aug 2014 52,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,263 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,905 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 17,281 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,460 miles

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 XYY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige 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 XYY, 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 XYY registered?

GL08 XYY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is GL08 XYY safe to buy?

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