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RO08 VGN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VGN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 136,554 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2017 136,551 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,791 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 127,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 118,642 miles

Left hand headlamp slightly dim

Left hand rear tyre close to limet

Slight play in left hand tie rod early attension adviced

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriated

Pass 30 Dec 2013 92,314 miles

front number plate deteriated

Fail 19 Dec 2013 91,899 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate deteriated

Fail 22 Dec 2012 80,147 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 80,147 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,058 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 49,058 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VGN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RO08 VGN, 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 RO08 VGN registered?

RO08 VGN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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