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EO08 ZCE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ZCE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 80,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,699 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,811 miles

2 x tie rods- slight play

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f cv gaiter deteriorated

n/s/f top mount- slightly rough

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 77,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 76,848 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,557 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,756 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Nearside Front ROAD WHEEL INNER RIM HAS A FLAT SPOT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,756 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Nearside Front ROAD WHEEL INNER RIM HAS A FLAT SPOT

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,093 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Fail 27 Apr 2017 63,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Pass 26 Sep 2015 51,494 miles

Play detected in N/s/f Track rod end

Fail 26 Sep 2015 51,494 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play detected in N/s/f Track rod end

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,288 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 47,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,356 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 30,356 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,596 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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EO08 ZCE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO08 ZCE, 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 EO08 ZCE registered?

EO08 ZCE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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