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PJ08 VAO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,176 mi
Last recorded132,176 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,176 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,708 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 126,561 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 113,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear brake calipers damp

Pass 8 Jul 2017 106,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,610 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 101,594 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 95,920 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 89,705 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,659 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,531 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,274 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear tyre inner side wall damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre inner side wall damaged

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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PJ08 VAO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ08 VAO, 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 PJ08 VAO registered?

PJ08 VAO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 VAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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