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GX08 FPT

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,922 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,346 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,115 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2013 58,102 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,659 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,821 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 FPT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FPT, 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 FPT registered?

GX08 FPT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GX08 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 FPT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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