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GV08 OZS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,439 mi
Last recorded178,439 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 OZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 178,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 May 2023 178,436 miles

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

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

Central Rear exhaust rubber mounting is heavily perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2022 171,039 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

centre and rear rubber exhaust mountings are perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 May 2021 164,955 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 164,955 miles

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

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 161,806 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 161,806 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front and offside front tyre treads are worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 148,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 132,525 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner track/tie rods, close to excessive (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting is deteriorated

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres less than 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 116,428 miles

Slight Play In Steering Rack / Rack Ends.

Fail 11 May 2017 116,428 miles

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

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

Slight Play In Steering Rack / Rack Ends.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 101,558 miles

Slight Play In Steering Rack / Rack Ends.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 101,558 miles

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

Front Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Slight Play In Steering Rack / Rack Ends.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 84,671 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 70,330 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,732 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,732 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,281 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 29,155 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,155 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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GV08 OZS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GV08 OZS, 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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GV08 OZS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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