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S17 GMR

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,548 mi
Last recorded81,548 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 GMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 81,188 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,819 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 80,708 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 79,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 78,705 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 78,044 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 68,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 62,461 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 57,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 51,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 46,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 41,071 miles

front brake discs corroded

osr brake disc corroded inside facing

Fail 31 May 2012 41,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

osr brake disc corroded inside facing

Pass 11 May 2011 31,770 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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S17 GMR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S17 GMR, 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 S17 GMR registered?

S17 GMR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is S17 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S17 GMR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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