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GX08 AFK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

157,749 mi
Last recorded157,749 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 AFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 157,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum tread depth and tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 154,646 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid row ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

third row seats folded and loaded over

Fail 2 Mar 2020 154,346 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp out

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt mid row ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread dirty (0.1 (b))

third row seats folded and loaded over

Pass 18 Feb 2019 139,628 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 139,617 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large end clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,168 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars with bald edges (4.1.E.1)

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

third row occational seat folded

Fail 19 Feb 2018 123,147 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING RUBBER UNIT BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars with bald edges (4.1.E.1)

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

third row occational seat folded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt three seats ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

third row seats folded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 115,616 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe moving with steering input (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged crackede ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged crackede ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

rear silencer rubber mount broken, hanging on safety strap

Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,807 miles

child seat fitted to center rear

excess play in nearside steering rack inner joint

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front brake pads and discs worn low

front tyres worn low

nearside outersill damaged

rear brake pads appear worn low

Fail 1 Mar 2016 107,454 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to center rear

excess play in nearside steering rack inner joint

exhaust emission trigger point not met

front brake pads and discs worn low

front tyres worn low

nearside outersill damaged

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,776 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,776 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,403 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 85,403 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,230 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,231 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 48,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2011 48,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished

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 AFK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GX08 AFK, 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 GX08 AFK registered?

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

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