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GX08 BGK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

59,452 mi
Last recorded59,452 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 BGK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f [ also slight judder ] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2018 59,452 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f [ also slight judder ] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,099 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f [ inner face ] (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rotation wrong (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f [ inner face ] (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,739 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 48,739 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,206 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 41,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 29,050 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 29,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 23,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 23,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,899 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 BGK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for GX08 BGK shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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