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EK08 ZXW

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,561 mi
Last recorded139,561 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ZXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,561 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 139,560 miles

Central Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides + rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 122,529 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,949 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,907 miles

O/S/R Tyre on 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,404 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 28,405 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,656 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011

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

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 ZXW is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

EK08 ZXW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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