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AM08 AUP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,131 mi
Last recorded160,131 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 AUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 160,131 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 160,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 147,994 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 133,011 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,137 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 113,111 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 113,111 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,569 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 101,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 85,074 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,246 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,249 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 36,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,142 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,540 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 21,409 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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AM08 AUP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AM08 AUP, 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 AM08 AUP registered?

AM08 AUP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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