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GU08 LUJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LUJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,548 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,518 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure and damaged ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 83,517 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure and damaged ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 81,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,049 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,725 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

part wear front discs

slight wear n/side inner rack joint

Fail 11 Apr 2013 62,558 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

part wear both front inner part of brake discs.

slight wear n/side inner rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,735 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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GU08 LUJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU08 LUJ, 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 GU08 LUJ registered?

GU08 LUJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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