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GX08 FWZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 FWZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 114,939 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,788 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 97,655 miles

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,471 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 88,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,765 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,765 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,823 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,794 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,847 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 46,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 34,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,618 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 FWZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWZ, 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 FWZ registered?

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

Is GX08 FWZ safe to buy?

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