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EK08 RZA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,163 mi
Last recorded89,163 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 RZA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 89,163 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear steel spare wheel fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 89,163 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear steel spare wheel fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,285 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 85,285 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 / 55 / R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 57,459 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2019 50,861 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 45,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 38,245 miles

engine leak

Pass 7 May 2016 31,125 miles

slight play in inner arms

Fail 7 May 2016 31,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)

damage to offside front tyre, to outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and outer sidewall

slight play in inner arms

Pass 5 May 2015 22,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre slight cracks side wall

Pass 3 May 2014 16,467 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 13,822 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,844 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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EK08 RZA 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 77.8%.

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 EK08 RZA, 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 EK08 RZA registered?

EK08 RZA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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