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GY08 XTZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 115,355 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 115,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 103,321 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 78,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 62,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,948 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,948 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,055 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,709 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 XTZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

GY08 XTZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 XTZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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