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PF08 EPA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,071 mi
Last recorded108,071 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 EPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 108,071 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 105,076 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 105,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,305 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,280 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,000 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 85,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 70,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in

Fail 7 Jul 2016 70,569 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play in

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,739 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,364 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 53,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spanner symbol and service light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,256 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 44,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,747 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 23,919 miles

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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PF08 EPA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF08 EPA, 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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PF08 EPA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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