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EK08 UZX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,747 mi
Last recorded119,747 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 UZX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,747 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,746 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 92,147 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 92,147 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 72,398 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 72,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 71,780 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 71,780 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 62,724 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,724 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 57,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2013 52,114 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres side walls perished

nearside front tyre worn and cuts to tread

offside front brake hose slightly fouling body

offside front tyre nail in tread and outer edge cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 456,487 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 456,487 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 39,457 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2011 39,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UZX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EK08 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

EK08 UZX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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