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EX08 ZTS

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,617 mi
Last recorded71,617 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ZTS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 71,617 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre wired and supported an secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise reversing light inop

Fail 14 Oct 2024 71,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Centre exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reverse light inop

Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 69,668 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,844 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 66,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,038 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Sep 2021 60,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe to flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,198 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,198 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,891 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,504 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,822 miles

Rear off side tyre on 3mm

Fail 25 Apr 2017 37,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear off side tyre on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,187 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Fail 27 Apr 2016 32,187 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Fail 14 Apr 2015 26,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,843 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 12,667 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 12,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 9,951 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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EX08 ZTS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX08 ZTS, 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 EX08 ZTS registered?

EX08 ZTS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 ZTS shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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