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AP08 VMO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,325 mi
Last recorded116,325 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 116,325 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 116,320 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,946 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 97,945 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 71,726 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2014 65,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,003 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,197 miles

Both front brake discs thickness very low

Both rear brake discs thickness very low

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AP08 VMO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AP08 VMO, 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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AP08 VMO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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