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GP08 FLV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,777 mi
Last recorded116,777 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 FLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 116,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 109,548 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 108,559 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 92,945 miles

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 72,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,680 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 57,831 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 50,791 miles

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,105 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 44,103 miles

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

offside front tyre tread depth 1.6mm [legal limit]

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,071 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,153 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,689 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,158 miles

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

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

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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GP08 FLV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GP08 FLV, 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 GP08 FLV registered?

GP08 FLV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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