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AU08 UPT

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,739 mi
Last recorded109,739 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UPT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 109,739 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded green pipe by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect partially seized and juddering during operation (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracking to the treads and shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the inner shoulder and slight cracking to the outer shoulder and treads worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside registration plate lamp very dim

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner faces heavily corroded/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to open bonnet to carry out under bonnet checks

Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,333 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,270 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner close to the cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 83,337 miles

Brake performance not tested due to defective park brake lever (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button missing (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner close to the cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,140 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 68,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,542 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,154 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 40,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 40,515 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,520 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 28,520 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)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 22,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AU08 UPT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 AU08 UPT, 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 AU08 UPT registered?

AU08 UPT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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