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SG08 GZR

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,226 mi
Last recorded78,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 GZR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,226 miles

Age related corrosion on underside of car,around rear axle springs and shockers

Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers (5.3.2 (b))

age related corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Jul 2024 76,656 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under car corrosion (normal for year of car)

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,275 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs at rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 68,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 66,585 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,729 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 57,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 57,039 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pre flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 51,165 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,001 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,001 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 39,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,118 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,973 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 21,580 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,343 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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SG08 GZR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SG08 GZR, 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 SG08 GZR registered?

SG08 GZR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is SG08 GZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG08 GZR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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