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AO08 FWS

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,312 mi
Last recorded127,312 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 FWS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,312 miles

Offside Front slight rough when rotating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,041 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 105,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,934 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 87,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened breaking up on inner face (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,196 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,226 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,013 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 32,345 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 32,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 FWS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

AO08 FWS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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