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RO08 VGT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VGT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 99,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge, almost to cord REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints worn - advise replacement ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 99,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on outer edge, almost to cord REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints worn - advise replacement ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,185 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Moderate flashing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both joints moderately worn ()

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,662 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 85,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn, replace with pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,987 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Slight play in both inner rack arms.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 70,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn. Approx 2-3000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner steering rack arm joint has slight wear/movement

Pass 24 Feb 2016 60,021 miles

Front brake discs and pads required in approx 3000 miles

Large bolt/screw in offside rear tyre center of tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Forward bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and large surface splits inner sidewall - replace ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Possible noise from top suspension mounts but no excessive movement at present

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,356 miles

Front brake discs and pads moderately worn

Possible slight noise from offside front top mount

Fail 25 Feb 2015 50,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs and pads moderately worn

Possible slight noise from offside front top mount

Rear brake discs and pads moderately worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 42,328 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,864 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 33,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake slight bind.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 26,009 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2012 26,009 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,806 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 VGT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RO08 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

RO08 VGT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 April 2008.

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