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PL57 AVK

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,987 mi
Last recorded145,987 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 AVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,987 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 145,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 110,969 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 110,969 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,380 miles

Nearside front steering tie arm has play

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

Rear brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Mar 2018 98,385 miles

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

Nearside front steering tie arm has play

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

Rear brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,084 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float rack knuckle slight play (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,262 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 74,379 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 74,379 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,673 miles

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

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

Play in nsf steering rack inner joint

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

nsr registration plate lamp slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in nsf steering rack inner joint

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

nsr registration plate lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,156 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 46,898 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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PL57 AVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PL57 AVK, 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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PL57 AVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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