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AC08 BEY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,172 mi
Last recorded214,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 214,172 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 213,851 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all three (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 192,397 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 170,193 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 146,823 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 125,566 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 125,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 105,286 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,537 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 72,178 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 52,586 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 BEY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BEY, 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 BEY registered?

AC08 BEY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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