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8A73043

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,844 mi
Last recorded149,844 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8A73043
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 149,844 miles

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

slight play on off side steering rack arm inner bush

Fail 5 Jul 2021 149,844 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure heatsheild (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

slight play on off side steering rack arm inner bush

Pass 25 Feb 2020 218,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 218,100 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 214,476 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 214,470 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached engine (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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8A73043 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 8A73043, 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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8A73043 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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