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MV08 MVR

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,718 mi
Last recorded124,718 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MVR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 115,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2018 115,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,311 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2016 97,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 89,481 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,155 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

play in tie rods

Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r road wheel damaged and some distortion

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,139 miles

o/s/r road wheel damaged and some distortion

Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,883 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear on front 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 MVR is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV08 MVR, 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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MV08 MVR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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