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MV08 EVD

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,119 mi
Last recorded73,119 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 73,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

damage to both rear wings and rear bumper

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 73,119 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to both rear wings and rear bumper

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 66,038 miles

ITEM REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VIEW MOT FAILURE

PART WORN TYRES FITTED ON OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR

Fail 2 Sep 2016 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wrong type bolts (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

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PART WORN TYRES FITTED ON OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR

Pass 31 Aug 2015 59,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service Due sign is on

Spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Aug 2015 59,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service Due sign is on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,368 miles

n/s/f wheel curb dammage

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 53,254 miles

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

n/s/f wheel curb dammage

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,488 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,475 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,475 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,664 miles

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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MV08 EVD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MV08 EVD, 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 MV08 EVD registered?

MV08 EVD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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