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BU08 ZHA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,652 mi
Last recorded60,652 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2021 60,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 38,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 38,625 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2018 27,190 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,644 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,644 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 25,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 23,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,182 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 21,182 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,604 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 18,604 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,763 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,929 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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BU08 ZHA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZHA, 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 ZHA registered?

BU08 ZHA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is BU08 ZHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 ZHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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