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EO08 ZCN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,116 mi
Last recorded147,116 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 147,116 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 147,081 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 135,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 135,975 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 124,921 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 124,921 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,268 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 105,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,311 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 90,311 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,713 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 72,713 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,348 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,908 miles

nearside front wheel arch inspection panel missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 38,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

nearside front wheel arch inspection panel missing

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 ZCN 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 50%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

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

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