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AO08 OXU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,148 mi
Last recorded104,148 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,148 miles

O,S,F top mount noisy

Fail 23 Nov 2020 150,321 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

O,S,F top mount noisy

Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,488 miles

N,S,F wheel bent

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

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 110,500 miles

N,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 110,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N,S,F inner rack end has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,094 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,094 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,548 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 75,548 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 63,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces in poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable rack end has slight play (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Dec 2014 53,610 miles

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 2 Dec 2013 44,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,061 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres becoming low on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,703 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 OXU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OXU, 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 OXU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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