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MV08 MVY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 118,890 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play engine mounting

slight play steering rack tie rods

Fail 11 Jun 2018 118,153 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2017 109,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 109,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Frayed on edge (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 95,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2016 95,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

play in nsf tie rod

play in osf tie rod

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,561 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake lights appear dull when position lights is on

damage to nsf tyre side wall

rear brake discs slightly liped

Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,561 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake lights appear dull when position lights is on

damage to nsf tyre side wall

rear brake discs slightly liped

Pass 18 Jun 2013 62,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 53,554 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 40,837 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 MVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

MV08 MVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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