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VLZ 4229

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 4229
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 130,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 130,377 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired xmember (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,104 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,150 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 93,676 miles

brake pipes coated with grease

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 93,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside has a lot of play ()

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

brake pipes coated with grease

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,531 miles

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

play in nearside inner steering end

Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,528 miles

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

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

play in nearside inner steering end

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,698 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 51,502 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 40,686 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 28,835 miles

Cluking on nearside strut top went car is jacked up(lock to lock)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Small cut in nearside rear tyre sidwall

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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VLZ 4229 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLZ 4229, 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 VLZ 4229 registered?

VLZ 4229 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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