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GY08 XHS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,020 mi
Last recorded74,020 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 74,020 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front knock in steering rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 74,020 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front knock in steering rack

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip to windcsreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip to windcsreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2014 51,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2014 51,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 41,984 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 37,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 31,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 30,529 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 XHS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY08 XHS, 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 GY08 XHS registered?

GY08 XHS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 XHS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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