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AV08 VRE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,124 mi
Last recorded125,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 125,124 miles

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 125,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre ON LIMIT.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 111,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 19 Nov 2013 111,113 miles

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

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2012 95,061 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,008 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 VRE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRE, 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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What year was AV08 VRE registered?

AV08 VRE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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