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EF08 AJV

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,397 mi
Last recorded131,397 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 AJV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 131,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,145 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2017 124,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Spare tyre defective ()

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,565 miles

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

both rear tyre valve stems deteriorating at the bases

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

nearside front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated and approx' 3mm remaining

Fail 15 Sep 2016 116,565 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyre valve stems deteriorating at the bases

brake pedal anti-slip rubber slightly worn

nearside front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated and approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,161 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 110,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 106,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,709 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 74,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre wearing low

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,983 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 61,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EF08 AJV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF08 AJV, 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 EF08 AJV registered?

EF08 AJV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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