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AO08 ZFD

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,306 mi
Last recorded105,306 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,306 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 105,306 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 102,815 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 102,764 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,733 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 99,732 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 98,102 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 95,929 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 85,856 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,006 miles

both rear tyres cuts in tread

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2016 67,525 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 May 2014 45,885 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 35,732 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 35,700 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,552 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,622 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,622 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)

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 ZFD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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