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BU08 MZO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,671 mi
Last recorded77,671 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 MZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 77,671 miles

N/S/F suspention rusty

O/S/F suspention rusty

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 77,671 miles

N/S/F suspention rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/F suspention rusty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,391 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 67,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,406 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no beam pattern due to lens being dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack joint worn as marked (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective giving no beam pattern due to lens being dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked ()

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 53,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 51,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 45,132 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 45,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 35,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 27,756 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,884 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 18,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2011 18,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BU08 MZO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU08 MZO, 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 BU08 MZO registered?

BU08 MZO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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