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GY08 XTW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,964 mi
Last recorded58,964 miles
Recorded on10 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 XTW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2026 58,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 51,441 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 43,016 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 34,326 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 33,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front washer jet spray weak pattern,front wipers noisy,juddering

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,464 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 33,464 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 33,016 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive movement (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 13 Feb 2019 30,860 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 28,481 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 28,480 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 25,480 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,059 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,525 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,400 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 11,407 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 11,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 8,057 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 XTW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

GY08 XTW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is GY08 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 XTW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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