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MK08 VLC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,025 mi
Last recorded123,025 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VLC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,025 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 123,025 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 113,037 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 113,037 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 106,585 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 106,585 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 102,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 102,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,213 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front non-obligatory mirror insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2017 95,196 miles

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

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front non-obligatory mirror insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,067 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

unable to check center and nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

underside covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 90,062 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack inner joints

unable to check center and nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

underside covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,235 miles

slight play in n/s rack arm

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,068 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,249 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK08 VLC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MK08 VLC, 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 MK08 VLC registered?

MK08 VLC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is MK08 VLC safe to buy?

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