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GU08 TVJ

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 96,423 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 96,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,988 miles

Both rear brake discs rusty

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Has play in inner steering rod

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked & perished

Fail 14 Mar 2016 65,845 miles

Nearside Front Has play in inner steering rod

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre wall cracked & perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,803 miles

Slight play in both front inner track rod joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,422 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 42,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 27,017 miles

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

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

slight play in N/S steering rack inner drumstick

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,017 miles

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

slight play in N/S steering rack inner drumstick

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,211 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,665 miles

Nearside 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 TVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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