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GX08 ETJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,976 mi
Last recorded81,976 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 ETJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 81,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 81,976 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 78,206 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 78,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 67,324 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 67,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 55,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisey (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 48,340 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,945 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)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 45,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 45,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,513 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 41,506 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 35,732 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,732 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 35,721 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,687 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,341 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 ETJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

GX08 ETJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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