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GV08 PDK

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,966 mi
Last recorded95,966 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 PDK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 95,966 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 86,621 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 86,621 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2022 76,941 miles

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

driveshaft seal weeping oil from gearbox

Fail 10 May 2022 76,941 miles

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

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

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

driveshaft seal weeping oil from gearbox

Pass 10 May 2021 74,351 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

headlamps poor

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both of them ()

all four tyres are showing their age and starting to crack , cords not showing . screw in n/s/r tyre

both headlamp patterns not great

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,455 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,455 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight slightly cloudy

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ns and os corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear nearing limit and starting to perish

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns and os (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 63,292 miles

Nearside Oil leak gearbox inner o ring ()

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

handbrake lever poor

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,501 miles

handbrake lever not 100%

slight play in inner rack balls

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child locks on

handbrake handle not great

Fail 23 Apr 2015 54,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child locks on

handbrake handle not great

Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr caliper slightly lazy (handbrake side)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre perishing

rear brakes slightly binding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2012 33,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

hand brake lever trims poor

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

hand brake lever trims poor

nsr brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,389 miles

Nearside Rear 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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GV08 PDK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GV08 PDK, 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 PDK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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