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MV08 MDY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,317 mi
Last recorded153,317 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MDY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 153,317 miles

slight play track rod, tyres close to limit

Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 137,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,923 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner sides (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to rear adult belt not tested

Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,892 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' object (8.3.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts on inner vsides (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner sides (3.5.1i)

child seat at rear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 110,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 110,057 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 58,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

play in n/s steering rack track bar

wear on rear brake discs

Fail 23 Mar 2011 58,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

play in n/s steering rack track bar

wear on rear brake discs

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 MDY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

MV08 MDY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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