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AO08 KOJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,496 mi
Last recorded106,496 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KOJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2021 106,496 miles

Exhaust system insecure all middle to rear mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside floppies (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside bush bearing sticky & noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Near and Offside ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened exhaust has worn in arm slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside ON 1.8mm, limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, bush bearings sticky (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 102,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside ON 1.8mm, limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside, bush bearings sticky (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Near and Offside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 98,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 97,114 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near and Offside deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 97,114 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Near 20kgf and Offside 35kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding Near and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT AT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,239 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 42,833 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 42,833 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 35,732 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,967 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 20,898 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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AO08 KOJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KOJ, 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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AO08 KOJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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