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CP08 VLG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,218 mi
Last recorded119,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 VLG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 119,218 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 119,218 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod to steering rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod to steering rack knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 91,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner play at steering arm

Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner play at steering arm

Pass 13 Mar 2017 76,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tow bar electrical socket not working as intended

Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced light output to low (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tow bar electrical socket not working as intended

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm chords starting to show (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,840 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

ns mirror glass broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,258 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 43,825 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 36,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 36,592 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,888 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CP08 VLG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 VLG, 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 CP08 VLG registered?

CP08 VLG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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