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PE08 BAU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

182,373 mi
Last recorded182,373 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 BAU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 182,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 182,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 176,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 176,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 165,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 165,198 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 147,980 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,998 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 114,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 114,930 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,451 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,156 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,960 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 55,935 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 55,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 54,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PE08 BAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PE08 BAU, 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 PE08 BAU registered?

PE08 BAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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