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GU08 LUW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,018 mi
Last recorded115,018 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LUW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 115,018 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 115,018 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 112,195 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment brake tight (1.1.18 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 109,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment brake tight (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 106,440 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 106,440 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 99,752 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,494 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit FRONT & REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 74,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 62,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 50,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 50,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 May 2013 40,919 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 34,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 12 May 2011 29,447 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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GU08 LUW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GU08 LUW, 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 LUW registered?

GU08 LUW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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