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GX08 BDY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 BDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 96,584 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 96,584 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 89,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in offside and excessive play in nearside ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 80,703 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 80,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction spanner light is lit on the dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure back box mounting is split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 72,101 miles

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

engine spanner light is lit on the dash

Fail 26 May 2017 72,091 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure not fixed and damaged (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside showing outside (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine spanner light is lit on the dash

Pass 28 May 2016 62,896 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 62,669 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,074 miles

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

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

Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 49,940 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 43,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 36,112 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 27,475 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 BDY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 BDY, 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 BDY registered?

GX08 BDY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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