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PG08 AVM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,435 mi
Last recorded105,435 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 AVM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2022 105,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Metal pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across back axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 98,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracks

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre age cracks

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2020 92,041 miles

All tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 92,041 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

All tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 79,336 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 79,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,508 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 50,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 50,773 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,295 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,295 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2013 32,509 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,836 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 14,151 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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PG08 AVM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol 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 PG08 AVM, 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 PG08 AVM registered?

PG08 AVM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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