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GU08 TFE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,038 mi
Last recorded117,038 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,038 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 117,008 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 114,163 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 113,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 102,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective + middle splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,661 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp lens missing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective + middle splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 93,038 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam dim.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 92,888 miles

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

Battery not secured.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Brake light intermittent.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp dip beam dim.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 59,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,545 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 36,789 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,536 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 20,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 20,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2011 16,203 miles

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

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

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 TFE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TFE, 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 TFE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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