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GX08 BWE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

143,873 mi
Last recorded143,873 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 143,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 143,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail light flashing (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered in mud (0.1 (b))

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

Seat belt buckle missing all rear due to seats being full (7.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both steering arms worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 121,590 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 121,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

both front tyres close to wear bars

oil level

Fail 4 Sep 2019 121,590 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil level

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 103,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2017 92,950 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,975 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,524 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 69,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,912 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,595 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 BWE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BWE, 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 BWE registered?

GX08 BWE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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