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MA08 UXK

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,634 mi
Last recorded83,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 83,634 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,287 miles

Front Washer switch worn

Pass 22 Jul 2021 69,592 miles

Front washer switch worn have to pull hard for washer to work

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod showing wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 69,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not releasing under pressure (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front washer switch worn have to pull hard for washer to work

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod showing wear (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,467 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 66,467 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 63,662 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,661 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,803 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2017 53,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,025 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 48,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,612 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 27,556 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,960 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,636 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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MA08 UXK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

MA08 UXK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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