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EA08 EBX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

243,127 mi
Last recorded243,127 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 EBX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 243,127 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 224,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 212,675 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 192,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 192,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 167,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system supported temp fixings

Fail 2 Oct 2017 167,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust system supported temp fixings

Pass 5 Oct 2016 138,658 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,230 miles

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 30 Sep 2014 104,410 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 104,410 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,536 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,620 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,620 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust becoming corroded

front tyres have damage/repairs to outer sidewalls - NOT RECOMMENDED

inspection cover fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre badly scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 17 May 2011 47,204 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

front tyres have damage/repairs to outer sidewalls - NOT RECOMMENDED

inspection cover fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre badly scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

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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EA08 EBX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 EA08 EBX, 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 EA08 EBX registered?

EA08 EBX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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