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GU08 TWF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,925 mi
Last recorded101,925 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2024 101,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 100,562 miles

Central Front Front license plate damaged

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearly broken completely (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 98,858 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (added water) (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Nearly broken completely (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 96,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 96,783 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 94,800 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 94,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,501 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn and corroded

front brake pads on limit

nearside mirror damaged

play inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 29 Jan 2019 91,494 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

front brake pads on limit

nearside mirror damaged

play inner steering rack joints

rear brake pads on limit

front brake discs inner faces worn and corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,882 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 81,322 miles

nearside rear inner rim bent

slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,514 miles

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

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

childseat fitted; unable to test adult seatbelt

front brake performance close to being out of balance

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Fail 27 Jan 2016 73,514 miles

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

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

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

childseat fitted; unable to test adult seatbelt

front brake performance close to being out of balance

slight play in the steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,203 miles

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 2 Jan 2014 36,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,913 miles

both windowscreen wiper blades yellow replacement triangles are highlighted

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 10 Jan 2013 30,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both windowscreen wiper blades yellow replacement triangles are highlighted

nearside rear tyre is currently at the limit of wear (1.6mm). Replacement of this tyre is highly recommended

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 3 Jan 2012 23,850 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,891 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 TWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWF, 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 TWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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