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AC08 BAV

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BAV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,360 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 59,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,213 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 56,371 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 56,371 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,571 miles

both front tyre side walls deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2017 45,571 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 24,138 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of near side rear adult belt

near side front tyre has slight damage to side wall

off side front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 2 Oct 2014 24,058 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of near side rear adult belt

near side front tyre has slight damage to side wall

off side front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 11 Oct 2013 20,314 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of near side rear adult belt

front brake discs worn

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2013 20,314 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of near side rear adult belt

front brake discs worn

off side front tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 16,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 16,040 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 12,206 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake dics corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 11,567 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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AC08 BAV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BAV, 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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AC08 BAV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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