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AO08 DXC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,978 mi
Last recorded128,978 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DXC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,978 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 128,958 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in inner track rod. (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern dim, but pattern visible. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads lower than n/s rear, also there is a slight bind on the brakes. (pads look fairly new) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,617 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,301 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 90,140 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,287 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,991 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,991 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,180 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,912 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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AO08 DXC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO08 DXC, 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 AO08 DXC registered?

AO08 DXC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AO08 DXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 DXC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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