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EA08 TYX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,090 mi
Last recorded87,090 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TYX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 87,090 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 74,574 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,753 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,659 miles

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

Slight play steering rack tie rod arms

Fail 25 Sep 2020 68,659 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Slight play steering rack tie rod arms

Pass 11 Jun 2019 64,348 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 59,716 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot slightly leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,426 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 51,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 42,284 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber started to wear

Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber started to wear

Fail 26 Apr 2013 35,894 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter weeping slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,894 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s inner driveshaft gaiter weeping slightly

n/s/r tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,145 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever handle loose

ns inner gaiter leaking grease

Fail 25 Apr 2012 28,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake lever handle loose

ns inner gaiter leaking grease

Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,753 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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EA08 TYX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EA08 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

EA08 TYX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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