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GX08 EOS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

117,537 mi
Last recorded117,537 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 EOS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 117,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 117,537 miles

Body component insecure bonnet unable to close (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 110,627 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 105,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 105,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,149 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 99,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,396 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 88,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 81,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front top mount noisy

Fail 16 Nov 2019 81,594 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front top mount noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 74,213 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 66,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre is void of tread & almost worn through to inner bracing/cords ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion void of tread & almost worn through to inner bracing/cords ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad look to be wearing thin but it is not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel slightly rubbing when rotated by hand

Fail 23 Nov 2017 66,032 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all indicators on hazard warning lights flash to fast when service brakes are applied (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All offside indicators flash to fast when service brakes applied (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion of the tyre is void of tread & almost worn through to inner bracing/cords ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner portion void of tread & almost worn through to inner bracing/cords ) ( Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad look to be wearing thin but it is not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel slightly rubbing when rotated by hand

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,805 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 56,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,583 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,363 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 39,641 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,081 miles

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

all four tyres nearing wear bands nearside rear on them

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,585 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,870 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 EOS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EOS, 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 EOS registered?

GX08 EOS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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