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AC08 VCE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,119 mi
Last recorded135,119 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 VCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 135,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 129,632 miles

Engine coolant below minimum.

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 129,630 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid. (3.5 (a))

Engine coolant below minimum.

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

Pass 5 May 2021 127,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement soon ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement soon ()

Fail 4 May 2021 127,566 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement soon ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement soon ()

Pass 6 May 2020 125,219 miles

Both track rods slight play

Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,559 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 120,559 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 114,017 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 108,816 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front (co-axle) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake sticking

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

Pass 19 May 2016 98,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 98,909 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 84,988 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 84,988 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 69,671 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 58,420 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 48,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,338 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

drivers window inoperative

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 VCE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VCE, 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 VCE registered?

AC08 VCE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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