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E3 TEA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 TEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 78,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 78,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 77,403 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,299 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,299 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,440 miles

Offside Rear Spring looks misaligned but no breaks visible

Fail 19 Jun 2019 51,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Spring looks misaligned but no breaks visible

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,764 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount noisy

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,921 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 33,586 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,586 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 29,027 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split and also worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack and split

Fail 21 Jun 2013 25,459 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and split and also worn close to legal limit on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 22 May 2012 21,480 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 21,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 17,480 miles

both rear brakes have a slight bind

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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E3 TEA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 E3 TEA, 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 E3 TEA registered?

E3 TEA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 June 2008.

Is E3 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 TEA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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