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PK08 VEY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,845 mi
Last recorded90,845 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 VEY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,845 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 90,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 78,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perrished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 62,136 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 62,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,721 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 54,629 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,363 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 43,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have wear on edges, n/s/f has small cut to sidewall.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,265 miles

both front tyres have wear on edges, n/s/f has small cut to sidewall.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 36,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2013 36,190 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,247 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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PK08 VEY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PK08 VEY, 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 PK08 VEY registered?

PK08 VEY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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