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GN08 ECA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,532 mi
Last recorded126,532 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 ECA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 126,532 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 112,794 miles

Clutch pedal heavy may be due to worn clutch plate

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play inner track rod ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play inner track rod ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 112,794 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal heavy may be due to worn clutch plate

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play inner track rod ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play inner track rod ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit & outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,479 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,821 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,362 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,362 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working 1001 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,391 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger rear tyre bald inside edge

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

passenger rear tyre bald inside edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,415 miles

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

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres heavey cracking on tread

Fail 13 Sep 2012 45,415 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres heavey cracking on tread

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Sep 2011 29,091 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 29,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on outeredge

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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GN08 ECA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GN08 ECA, 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 GN08 ECA registered?

GN08 ECA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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