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GM03 JEM

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,194 mi
Last recorded105,194 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 JEM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,194 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive below differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front signs of leak from radiator but not leaking during testing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres cracking ,n/s/f 3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover securing plate/subframe protector badly corroded and breaking apart

Fail 5 Oct 2021

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect all fluid appears to be lost (5.3.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive below differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front signs of leak from radiator but not leaking during testing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s tyres cracking ,n/s/f 3mm also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover securing plate/subframe protector badly corroded and breaking apart

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,708 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced protective plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side plates near both front wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shock absorbers casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded on both rear shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 94,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 90,655 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,252 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 88,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,968 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,795 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 65,814 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2012 30,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,803 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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GM03 JEM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GM03 JEM, 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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GM03 JEM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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