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GV08 SYW

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,614 mi
Last recorded121,614 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 SYW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,614 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,614 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 114,306 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 105,986 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 105,975 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 98,846 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smear window screen

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and splitting

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and splitting also wearing on inner edge

Plastic under trays broken

Vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 98,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front wiper blades slightly smear window screen

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking and splitting

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and splitting also wearing on inner edge

Plastic under trays broken

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,694 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 89,694 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 83,875 miles

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

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 12 May 2016 83,875 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 5 May 2015 77,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 73,441 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 69,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2013 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2012 64,547 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 54,404 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 SYW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 SYW, 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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What year was GV08 SYW registered?

GV08 SYW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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