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PL57 AVO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,085 mi
Last recorded175,085 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 AVO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 175,085 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside rear number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 175,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 172,029 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 172,020 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 159,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 159,100 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 137,678 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,494 miles

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

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

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

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

play in n/s front bottom ball joint near excessive

slight scratches in windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2014 117,490 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

play in n/s front bottom ball joint near excessive

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,679 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 79,528 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,528 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,316 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat

Fail 22 Feb 2011 55,236 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt not checked due to childseat

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 AVO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AVO, 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 PL57 AVO registered?

PL57 AVO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is PL57 AVO safe to buy?

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