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GY08 XHG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,770 mi
Last recorded76,770 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XHG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 70,323 miles

play to n/s inner rack joint behind boot

Fail 25 Nov 2022 70,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play to n/s inner rack joint behind boot

Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,223 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 62,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,775 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 53,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,444 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 21 Jun 2017 22,125 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,766 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 21,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,790 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 14,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,339 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 12,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 9,630 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,965 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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GY08 XHG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GY08 XHG, 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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GY08 XHG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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