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GX08 FEK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,623 mi
Last recorded112,623 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FEK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 112,623 miles

Central box rubber split

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

Front grill lose

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside mirror cracked

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

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

front wiper smear

under tray fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 112,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central box rubber split

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

Front grill lose

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside mirror cracked

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

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

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

front wiper smear

under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2018 103,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside mirror cracked

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

center and rear box rubber bushes brackets broken

Fail 18 May 2018 103,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror cracked

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center and rear box rubber bushes brackets broken

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,694 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 Rear brake very slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper smear

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

front bumper broken

oil light on

Fail 8 Jun 2017 96,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 Rear brake very slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper smear

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

front bumper broken

oil light on

Pass 18 May 2016 76,583 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/r brake very slightly binding

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 18 May 2016 76,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s/r brake very slightly binding

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 20 May 2015 59,539 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

slight play felt in both front steering arms

Fail 20 May 2015 59,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

slight play felt in both front steering arms

Pass 12 May 2014 46,565 miles

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

front braks discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 20 May 2013 34,684 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 18 May 2012 18,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre starting to become worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2012 18,108 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to become worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2011 14,506 miles

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

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

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 FEK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FEK, 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 FEK registered?

GX08 FEK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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