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GV08 WEC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 WEC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 39,501 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 39,468 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,177 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 35,177 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2018 33,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,310 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 24,431 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 24,431 miles

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,310 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 17,266 miles

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 14,650 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 14,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre low tread.

Pass 21 Jul 2011 11,929 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 11,711 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside 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 WEC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

GV08 WEC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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