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AF08 PRR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,176 mi
Last recorded144,176 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 PRR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 144,176 miles

Drivers window does not open

Front brake discs rusty

Rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2018 144,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Drivers window does not open

Front brake discs rusty

Rear brake discs rusty

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 136,731 miles

All brake discs rusty

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Fail 20 Jan 2017 136,731 miles

All brake discs rusty

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,326 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 111,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 111,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,680 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 23 Jul 2011 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,979 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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AF08 PRR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF08 PRR, 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 AF08 PRR registered?

AF08 PRR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is AF08 PRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 PRR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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