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EJ08 ALO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,586 mi
Last recorded132,586 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ALO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 132,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 120,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner joints worn

handbrake lever close to end of travel

headlamp lenses dull

Fail 13 Apr 2024 120,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

both steering rack inner joints worn

handbrake lever close to end of travel

headlamp lenses dull

Pass 3 May 2023 115,719 miles

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

Nearside dip beam starting to lose intensity

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has quite a lot of play. ()

Offside dip beam starting to lose intensity

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2022 109,477 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 101,223 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel has slight buckle

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

Offside Front track arm ball joint slight play

Pass 11 May 2019 93,957 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 86,471 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 May 2017 78,468 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2017 78,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 70,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge of the tread

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge of the tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 63,646 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 56,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 56,685 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 49,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 39,781 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 39,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 31,893 miles

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

front number plate damged (impact) but still legible from required distance

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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EJ08 ALO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc 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 EJ08 ALO, 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 EJ08 ALO registered?

EJ08 ALO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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