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GX08 AVG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 69,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL: brake pipes are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside: Brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NOTE: Covers fitted to sub frame, Preventing a clear view and full inspection. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/splitting on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Sub-frame: attachment bracket pin or bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre damaged/splitting on edges, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside: Brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NOTE: Covers fitted to sub frame, Preventing a clear view and full inspection. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 66,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL: brake pipes are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside : brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Corrosion to ALL suspension and brake components

Front NOTE: Engine covers and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Screen washer blocking up

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside : brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Corrosion to ALL suspension and brake components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NOTE: Covers fitted to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,842 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL: brake pipes are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside : brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Corrosion to ALL suspension and brake components

Front NOTE: Engine covers and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Screen washer blocking up

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside : brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Corrosion to ALL suspension and brake components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NOTE: Covers fitted to sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 65,693 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,770 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 63,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 61,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

parking brake only just met the requirements and may need attention or adjustment

Pass 21 May 2016 56,479 miles

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

Front both side tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm joint

Pass 26 May 2015 50,259 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 39,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly perished and cracked outer side walls

Fail 28 Mar 2013 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly perished and cracked outer side walls

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 11,513 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 AVG 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 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 GX08 AVG, 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 AVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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