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AV08 ECE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ECE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 96,175 miles

Offside Front Lower screen chipped

Fail 19 Feb 2026 96,171 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower screen chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,310 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 93,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,709 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 87,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 82,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 77,275 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 77,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) dram stick (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 73,202 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 68,454 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 68,454 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 64,080 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 49,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,955 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,213 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,556 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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AV08 ECE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV08 ECE, 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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AV08 ECE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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