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GV08 WEA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,447 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 126,447 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 119,230 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,049 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,049 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 102,660 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 102,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2018 96,344 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,474 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 May 2017 89,474 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 May 2016 83,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,982 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 65,352 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 46,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,244 miles

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

Offside Front 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 WEA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

GV08 WEA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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