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GX58 ADV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 ADV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 94,415 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 94,396 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 86,881 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 86,703 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced aim not checked (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced aim not checked (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 75,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,633 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads appear low.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 52,554 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs are corroded on the friction surfaces

Pass 15 Aug 2013 44,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims are slightly buckled on the inner edges

both front upper suspension mountings are noisy on lock to lock

handbrake release button would benefit from some attention as it sometimes sticks

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has a nail and cuts in it's tread area

Fail 15 Aug 2013 44,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheel rims are slightly buckled on the inner edges

both front upper suspension mountings are noisy on lock to lock

handbrake release button would benefit from some attention as it sometimes sticks

nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has a nail and cuts in it's tread area

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,776 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and both rear tyres are cracking in the tread areas

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 21 Aug 2012 35,736 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and both rear tyres are cracking in the tread areas

offside rear brake is noisy in operation

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,934 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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GX58 ADV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GX58 ADV, 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 GX58 ADV registered?

GX58 ADV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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