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PK08 ZVV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,834 mi
Last recorded102,834 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZVV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 102,834 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,496 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 97,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,631 miles

2x handbrake not fully returning

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear disc warped and scabby

Nearside dip beam dim

Nearside handbrake ow efficiency

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,491 miles

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

Offside wiper deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 2x (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 87,491 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside wiper deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 2x (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 81,022 miles

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 81,018 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake low efficiency

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,482 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (2.4.G.2)

nearide rear tyre very badly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 45,415 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,847 miles

Drivers seat won't tilt but is locked upright

N/S/F alloy wheel inner edge,slight deform,not exessive

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers seat won't tilt but is locked upright

N/S/F alloy wheel inner edge,slight deform,not exessive

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZVV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZVV, 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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PK08 ZVV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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