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GP08 WBE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,999 mi
Last recorded57,999 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 WBE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 57,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 50,019 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides / urgent ()

knocking noise from steering rack on lock to lock

Fail 21 Aug 2020 50,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides / urgent ()

knocking noise from steering rack on lock to lock

Pass 20 Aug 2019 45,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2019 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 42,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 42,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,846 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,149 miles

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm joint

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 37,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front play in steering arm joint

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,005 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

offside rear wing damaged,no sharp edges

Fail 5 Aug 2015 35,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

offside rear wing damaged,no sharp edges

Pass 9 Aug 2014 32,919 miles

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

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

battery slightly loose.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,312 miles

asdvised rear brake pads very low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 28,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

asdvised rear brake pads very low

Pass 18 Aug 2012 22,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,477 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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GP08 WBE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GP08 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

GP08 WBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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