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GX08 AFJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,488 mi
Last recorded146,488 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 AFJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 146,488 miles

Both front suspension top mount bearings are worn

Both headlight patterns are starting to diffuse

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,972 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 134,807 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise attention and possible replacement ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 129,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,937 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

movement in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 59,639 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,695 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 34,695 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 29,539 miles

Front tyres have age related cracking in walls and tread. Advise replacement.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,750 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,077 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 8,469 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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GX08 AFJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX08 AFJ, 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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GX08 AFJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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