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AC08 AYM

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,598 mi
Last recorded141,598 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 AYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,598 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 141,000 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 140,983 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 135,229 miles

Nearside front headlamp condensated

Nearside front inner tie rod has play

Fail 23 Feb 2024 135,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front headlamp condensated

Nearside front inner tie rod has play

Pass 22 Feb 2023 121,749 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 106,546 miles

Nearside Front inner arm joint play at rack end

Fail 16 Feb 2022 106,546 miles

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

Nearside Front inner arm joint play at rack end

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,084 miles

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 24 Feb 2021 95,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

play in steering rack ends

rear discs corroded

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 88,762 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,865 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cracking/ perished

Fail 24 Jan 2018 85,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyre sidewalls cracking/ perished

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,956 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,954 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 80,831 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 75,692 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,293 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,206 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 59,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front brake discs worn (pads 3-4000 miles)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 37,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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AC08 AYM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AC08 AYM, 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 AC08 AYM registered?

AC08 AYM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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