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AV08 YOO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,018 mi
Last recorded102,018 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YOO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 102,018 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded but not leaking. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings slightly corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 102,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached bumper end insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached bumper end insecure and detached from the inner wing splash guard. (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded but not leaking. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casings slightly corroded but not leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 97,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 96,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Fail 21 May 2022 96,351 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner rubber boot insecure on its housing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 95,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 95,477 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 93,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,386 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,946 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,665 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 68,118 miles

both nearside tyres worn low on edge

child seat fitted

plastic covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 60,098 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2014 53,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2014 53,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2013 44,838 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 30,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,150 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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AV08 YOO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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