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GU08 TWC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,617 mi
Last recorded125,617 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TWC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 125,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 122,732 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 120,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 120,963 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush partially separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,677 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 111,677 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 101,386 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 92,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,051 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,051 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,769 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering axial balljoint has slight play.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,343 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,388 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,439 miles

Very slight play in nearside axial balljoint on steering rack.

Fail 17 Feb 2011 30,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Very slight play in nearside axial balljoint on steering rack.

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 TWC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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