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EK08 ZXG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,122 mi
Last recorded106,122 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 106,122 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 106,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,634 miles

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

Off side rear tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 90,983 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 90,983 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2017 89,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of the indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 78,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear 2mm strong advise change asap

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 78,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear 2mm strong advise change asap

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2015 67,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

free play from offside front inner steering tie rod

front brakes lipped and pitted

nearside headlight bulb cover missing

Pass 19 Mar 2015 67,560 miles

free play from offside front inner steering tie rod

front brakes lipped and pitted

nearside headlight bulb cover missing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,234 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,487 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 41,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,768 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 ZXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

EK08 ZXG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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