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GN08 HVX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 HVX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 121,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 103,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both N/S & O/S (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 95,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front headlamps dull

oil leaks noted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,178 miles

all four brake discs corroded on inner faces

both front headlamps dull

oil leaks noted

Pass 8 Sep 2014 85,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 85,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,067 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 51,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,855 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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GN08 HVX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HVX, 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 HVX registered?

GN08 HVX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is GN08 HVX safe to buy?

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