MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Side repeater incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s) ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (o/s & n/s) (1.1.11 (c))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (o/s & n/s) ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (Also worn on edges) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear tail light damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear tail light damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
both rear tyres cracking in tread badly
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres cracking in tread badly
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)
Rear Brake Discs Distorted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake Discs Distorted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre has a nail in tread
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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AY08 XAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AY08 XAU, 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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AY08 XAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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