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EY08 OAA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,640 mi
Last recorded104,640 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OAA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,640 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,633 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 96,396 miles

Central exhaust mounting rubber has broken.

Fail 30 May 2017 96,396 miles

Central exhaust mounting rubber has broken.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 91,136 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 86,050 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 81,561 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Fail 31 May 2014 81,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,309 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 74,309 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 58,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,699 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,699 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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EY08 OAA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EY08 OAA, 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 EY08 OAA registered?

EY08 OAA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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