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AE08 TZX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 106,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Feb 2019 106,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 94,070 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 94,070 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 80,432 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 80,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 72,367 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 72,367 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted x2 (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,178 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 71,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 64,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 57,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,328 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 39,328 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both sides front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,238 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 33,238 miles

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

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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AE08 TZX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AE08 TZX, 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 AE08 TZX registered?

AE08 TZX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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