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GL08 XYZ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XYZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 109,883 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 98,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 86,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 86,211 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 76,751 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

x2 front steering arms

Pass 1 Apr 2019 74,690 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,256 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 70,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 64,470 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 64,470 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount broken (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,031 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 50,260 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 8 May 2014 50,253 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 42,172 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 42,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 35,082 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,188 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 XYZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYZ, 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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GL08 XYZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2008.

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