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A17 PRR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

89,670 mi
Last recorded89,670 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,670 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 89,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 87,687 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 84,310 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,416 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 82,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 78,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ball joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 78,685 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ball joints slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,711 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Play in front steering rack tie rod joints

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 73,711 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in front steering rack tie rod joints

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 66,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ball joints

Fail 27 Apr 2017 66,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in offside and nearside steering rack tie rod ball joints

Pass 16 May 2016 62,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Fail 16 May 2016 62,323 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not operating

Fail 22 Apr 2015 55,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake light not operating

Pass 28 Apr 2014 49,210 miles

play in nearside steering rack

centre stop light not working

chip front windscreen

nearside windscreen wiper is smearing the windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2014 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light not working

chip front windscreen

nearside windscreen wiper is smearing the windscreen

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,684 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 22 Mar 2013 43,684 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

slight play nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,393 miles

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

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

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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A17 PRR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 A17 PRR, 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 A17 PRR registered?

A17 PRR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is A17 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 PRR shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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