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GN08 EDP

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,755 mi
Last recorded101,755 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 EDP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 101,755 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 100,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (OSF & NSF), slightly lipped & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Lower arm lower drop link slightly play.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bearing hub lower ball join slightly play.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking with in tread

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (OSR & NSR). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 100,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (OSF & NSF), slightly lipped & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Lower arm lower drop link slightly play.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Bearing hub lower ball join slightly play.

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (OSR & NSR). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (OSR NSR). (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (OSR & NSR). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 84,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 73,970 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 73,945 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working came on when tapped (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid added to test (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 61,500 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jan 2014 50,922 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 50,922 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 5 Feb 2013 43,147 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 35,166 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 26,169 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 26,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EDP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 EDP, 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 EDP registered?

GN08 EDP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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