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ST08 ACU

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,395 mi
Last recorded75,395 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 ACU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 75,395 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 75,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,724 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,722 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing sensor insecure (securing ring corroded no securing tab ) (1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 67,254 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 67,252 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 63,189 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged/cover loose

covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2018 58,569 miles

Nearside Rear slight signs of dampness

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

front tyres have uneven tread wear

middle section of heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Mar 2018 58,566 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings track rod (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slight signs of dampness

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

both inner surface of rear discs corroded

front tyres have uneven tread wear

middle section of heat shield insecure

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,622 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,620 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated nearside rear (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,026 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres cracked.

Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,890 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres cracked.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 23,072 miles

chunk metal in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre low

slight binding offside rear brake

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,394 miles

2 x front wipers smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 30 Mar 2011 13,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,635 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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ST08 ACU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ST08 ACU, 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 ST08 ACU registered?

ST08 ACU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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