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AY08 ZVC

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 ZVC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2024 98,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front condensation in rear lamp

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,915 miles

Nearside Front play in inner steering tie rod

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 86,915 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front play in inner steering tie rod

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 79,909 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2020 78,408 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 78,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 68,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 68,892 miles

Steering linkage ball joint modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 May 2019 68,832 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in inner and outer joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear wheels tight to turn

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 May 2018 57,952 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 53,587 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,307 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack joint

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,519 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 19,459 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,213 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 10,871 miles

Nearside rear tyre going out of shape

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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AY08 ZVC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZVC, 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 ZVC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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