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RE08 ORY

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,121 mi
Last recorded153,121 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ORY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 153,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 153,121 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play rack ends (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2016 152,944 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

excessive play in inner steering rack suggest attention

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front top suspension mounting bearing seized

nearside headlamp condensated

odd wheelrim fitted nearside front and tyre low

unable to check steering and suspension fully

unable to inspect brake pads fully

windscreen cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2015 146,391 miles

both rear axle bushs worn

front brake discs corroded

nearside front top strutt bearing semi siezed

nearside inner wheel arch cover damaged

play in offside rack inner joint

steel wheel fitted offside front

Fail 18 Apr 2015 146,368 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

both rear axle bushs worn

front brake discs corroded

nearside inner wheel arch cover damaged

play in offside rack inner joint

Pass 12 Apr 2014 135,856 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 135,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 129,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 12 May 2012 119,001 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

slight play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,571 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle mounting bushs perrished

some play in nearside end of steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2011 90,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear axle mounting bushs perrished

some play in nearside end of steering rack

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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RE08 ORY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RE08 ORY, 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 RE08 ORY registered?

RE08 ORY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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