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GS05 CJS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,889 mi
Last recorded176,889 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 CJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 176,889 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service light on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2024 172,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 168,148 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2022 159,260 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 152,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 147,256 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 132,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,371 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 106,464 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2016 96,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,795 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 93,795 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 90,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,065 miles

Center stop light disconected

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,065 miles

Center stop light disconected

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,338 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 57,603 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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GS05 CJS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GS05 CJS, 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 GS05 CJS registered?

GS05 CJS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is GS05 CJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS05 CJS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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