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GU08 LWL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,505 mi
Last recorded175,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LWL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 175,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 170,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 163,470 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 163,466 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 159,873 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 159,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 155,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 155,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 152,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 149,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Mar 2020 149,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 148,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 142,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 123,518 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 123,518 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rod inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 109,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fouling plastic bump stop

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,704 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 90,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,917 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,665 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,399 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 LWL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LWL, 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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GU08 LWL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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