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AV08 ECY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,236 mi
Last recorded126,236 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 ECY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 126,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 118,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2019 118,235 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face of brake disc seriously corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2018 111,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,688 miles

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

play in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2016 101,399 miles

wear on nearside rear tyre

wear on rear discs

Pass 13 Feb 2015 95,267 miles

play in steering

wear on tyres

Fail 13 Feb 2015 95,267 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in steering

wear on tyres

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,536 miles

wear on brake discs

chips in screen

damage on all wheels

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,536 miles

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

chips in screen

damage on all wheels

offside rear tyre worn on edges

wear on brake discs

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,511 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 71,681 miles

wear on nearside inner track rod

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,400 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 ECY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ECY, 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 ECY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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