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MF08 AFU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,682 mi
Last recorded59,682 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 AFU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 59,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 52,590 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 46,247 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 42,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 39,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tyre has a serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre cracking + (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre treads cracking+ (4.1.E.1)

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

offside rear tyre has a serious cracks

Fail 9 Dec 2015 39,114 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket insecure+rattling (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + tyre has a serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre cracking + (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre treads cracking+ (4.1.E.1)

engine cover +under tray fitted obscure some components

offside rear tyre has a serious cracks

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 26,712 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wall showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2013 26,712 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre wall showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,715 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake pads about 3mm left

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,823 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 31 May 2011 17,821 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear brake has slight drag

Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,927 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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MF08 AFU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF08 AFU, 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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MF08 AFU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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