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RO08 VFW

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 55,340 miles

Both rear directional indicators slightly discoloured

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Front Lower Engine/gbox steady deteriorated

Offside Registration lamp dim

Slight play in both steering inner tie rods

Vehicle suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 54,607 miles

front discs rusty

slight play rack

Pass 30 Mar 2022 53,722 miles

Slight play offside rack

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,674 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 52,674 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,387 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 51,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,998 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,567 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,008 miles

Both front tyre valves perished.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 28,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 28,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

service light lit,inner rear wheel arches covered,front undershield fitted,slight play in os inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,548 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,587 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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RO08 VFW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO08 VFW, 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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RO08 VFW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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