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MV08 MWP

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 112,735 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 112,725 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,169 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,940 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 96,735 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 96,735 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 87,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,423 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,423 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,236 miles

front pads and discs approx 90% worn

rear pads and discs approx 75% worn

Fail 4 Mar 2011 61,236 miles

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

front pads and discs approx 90% worn

rear pads and discs approx 75% worn

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 MWP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red 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 MWP, 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 MWP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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