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GX08 FCY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FCY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 92,905 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 89,967 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 89,964 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 80,192 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 80,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 73,681 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 71,187 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 69,302 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 69,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,349 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 62,348 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute fronts,side repeater and nearside rear (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,204 miles

nail nearside front tyre

nail offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight movement both front suspension top mounts

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

unable to check rear seats

Fail 15 Dec 2016 57,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail nearside front tyre

nail offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn low

slight movement both front suspension top mounts

slight play nearside front inner rack joint

unable to check rear seats

Pass 16 Dec 2015 53,104 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,639 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 49,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake disc inner face poor condition

Fail 27 Nov 2013 44,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front brake disc inner face poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,815 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear brake lightly binding

offside rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,009 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 32,989 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 FCY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FCY, 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 FCY registered?

GX08 FCY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is GX08 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 FCY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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