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GX08 BGE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,063 miles

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,063 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2023 69,761 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,685 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 64,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 59,502 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 59,491 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear, showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 54,769 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,759 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 48,164 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 45,354 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 40,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 32,223 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Pass 16 May 2014 27,617 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 May 2013 24,267 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 19,966 miles

Front tyres cracked/perished

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

Pass 31 May 2011 17,812 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 BGE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GX08 BGE, 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 BGE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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