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PL08 ARU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,567 mi
Last recorded79,567 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ARU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 79,567 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil level light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess drivers side worn mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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 30 Jun 2017 74,803 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 74,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,040 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to check adult seat belt

Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted unable to fully inspect some engine components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2014 51,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 18,144 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 18,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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PL08 ARU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL08 ARU, 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 PL08 ARU registered?

PL08 ARU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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