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RE08 VCK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,166 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 73,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 65,564 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 61,675 miles

EML and Battery Light on

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 58,216 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,377 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 55,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,158 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 50,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 31,734 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 27,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,421 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 VCK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE08 VCK, 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 VCK registered?

RE08 VCK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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