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MW08 VYM

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,558 mi
Last recorded77,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 VYM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 77,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 76,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 76,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2023 76,399 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 75,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,384 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 73,553 miles

Both front shocks pitted

Fail 13 Jul 2020 73,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shocks pitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 72,896 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 72,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,728 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 69,365 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 May 2017 69,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 25 May 2016 65,035 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 65,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,336 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2014 50,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,842 miles

slight free play steering rack nearside front tie rod

Fail 15 Jun 2013 43,842 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight free play steering rack nearside front tie rod

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,483 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,914 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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MW08 VYM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MW08 VYM, 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 MW08 VYM registered?

MW08 VYM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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