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WD08 GVY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 GVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across!!! Also perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 121,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 121,963 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front steering arms (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,103 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside/offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 110,103 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside/offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 98,375 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 98,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 95,699 miles

offside rear tyre worn to the min legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,078 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 92,078 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 87,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 81,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 76,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,469 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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WD08 GVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD08 GVY, 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 WD08 GVY registered?

WD08 GVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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