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MA08 UWF

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,979 mi
Last recorded88,979 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UWF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,979 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR OF THEM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 88,928 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH TYRE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR OF THEM (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,462 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear low and perished

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 61,639 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 60,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,710 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,933 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 29,876 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 29,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front discs liped

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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MA08 UWF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA08 UWF, 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 MA08 UWF registered?

MA08 UWF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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