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EA08 UAN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

154,036 mi
Last recorded154,036 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 UAN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 154,036 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 154,036 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 149,173 miles

EXHAUST HANGER

FRONT BRAKE DISCS

FRONT TYRES

Fail 18 Aug 2022 149,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight wear to front tyres outer edges

Pass 29 May 2021 143,113 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 143,098 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 139,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,042 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Mar 2018 133,849 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 129,685 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 129,685 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,882 miles

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

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,882 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front sidelight bulb inop

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

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

oil level close to minimum

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,299 miles

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

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

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,299 miles

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

slight movement in steering arms

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,279 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,339 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

movement in osf steering arm

movement in osr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

movement in osf steering arm

movement in osr wheel bearing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,954 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 UAN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UAN, 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 UAN registered?

EA08 UAN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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