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RE08 VBM

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,070 mi
Last recorded135,070 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VBM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

nearside rear tyre slightly perished/cracked around tread

offside rear tyre becoming worn and perished/cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,118 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly perished around tread

offside rear tyre becoming worn and perished around tread

Fail 6 Aug 2019 131,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly perished around tread

offside rear tyre becoming worn and perished around tread

Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,214 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn/bald inner edges

nearside headlight deteriorated/dim

offside rear tyre becoming perished/cracked around tread

Fail 7 Aug 2018 125,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn/bald inner edges

nearside headlight deteriorated/dim

offside rear tyre becoming perished/cracked around tread

Pass 5 Aug 2017 119,200 miles

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. Front and rear brake pads wearing low, near limits.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 119,187 miles

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

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

1. Slight damage to windscreen.

2. Front and rear brake pads wearing low, near limits.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,035 miles

1. Rear brake pads becoming worn. 2. Nearside and offside dip beams becoming poor.

3. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 112,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

1. Rear brake pads becoming worn. 2. Nearside and offside dip beams becoming poor.

3. Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 106,198 miles

1/ nail in n/s rear tyre and near legal limits

Pass 26 Mar 2014 97,403 miles

1. Nearside rear brake slightly tight. 2. Slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,020 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits, has slight uneven tread wear and is becoming perished. 2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 25 Apr 2013 91,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limits, has slight uneven tread wear and is becoming perished. 2. Offside front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,596 miles

Slight play in both sides steering rack end joints

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight play in both sides steering rack end joints

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,625 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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RE08 VBM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

RE08 VBM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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