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MJ08 AYH

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,155 mi
Last recorded65,155 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 AYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,155 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 65,150 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,934 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 61,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to sidewall/shoulder

Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre has cracking to sidewall/shoulder

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,433 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,123 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 49,122 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,283 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

air bag light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2011 42,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light not working

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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MJ08 AYH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MJ08 AYH, 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 MJ08 AYH registered?

MJ08 AYH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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