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AC08 BHP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,052 mi
Last recorded166,052 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BHP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 166,052 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 inner section (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 153,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight rack end play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 146,244 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front tyres getting low

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,873 miles

front and rear brake pads low

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 127,288 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 127,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 122,602 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 104,369 miles

n/s/r tyre stepping

o/s/r tyre age cracking

small play o/s/f inner rack

Fail 29 Mar 2012 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre stepping

o/s/r tyre age cracking

small play o/s/f inner rack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,554 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 BHP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BHP, 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 BHP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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