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EA08 TZO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TZO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 76,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play (strong advise) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack slight play ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

wear in steering rack

Fail 7 May 2019 76,527 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie bar joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) wheel to steering rack play (strong advise) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

wear in steering rack

Pass 14 May 2018 71,128 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush slightly unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel brakes slightly binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 71,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush slightly unbonding (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel brakes slightly binding

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 63,945 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on2-3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has got a nail in tyre tread

both rear wheel brakes slightly binding

Fail 9 May 2017 63,945 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour light lens broken & showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on2-3mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has got a nail in tyre tread

both rear wheel brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 May 2016 59,451 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Fail 5 May 2016 59,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Slight play in both front inner tie rods

Pass 21 May 2015 54,208 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2015 54,208 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,893 miles

slight binding offside rear brake

Fail 10 May 2013 43,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 43,992 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 38,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs lipped

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 TZO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TZO, 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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EA08 TZO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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