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P88 CSS

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,622 mi
Last recorded168,622 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 CSS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 168,622 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2021 168,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2020 164,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 160,142 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 160,128 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose /insecure in bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 152,772 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 152,763 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 147,170 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 147,161 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 142,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,235 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 127,266 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 127,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 126,942 miles

Oil leak

offside front strut top mounting noisy

Fail 3 Sep 2013 126,942 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front strut top mounting noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2012 126,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jan 2012 126,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2010 117,237 miles

advise slight play in both track controll arms

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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P88 CSS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P88 CSS, 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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P88 CSS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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