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PE08 OHL

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,097 mi
Last recorded164,097 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 OHL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 164,097 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) front steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 153,745 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner rack end has slight play

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 143,218 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 143,146 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 132,802 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted not obscuring drivers view

Fail 4 Dec 2019 132,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dash cam fitted not obscuring drivers view

Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,556 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 127,556 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 114,311 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs slightly deteriorating

Fail 21 Dec 2016 114,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake discs slightly deteriorating

Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,716 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 100,714 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,613 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Dec 2014 86,613 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 72,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,675 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,275 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 38,275 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 OHL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE08 OHL, 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 OHL registered?

PE08 OHL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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