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MA08 UXX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,297 mi
Last recorded104,297 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 104,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 98,912 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,017 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,300 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,550 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,282 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end of (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 79,920 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 79,907 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,314 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,563 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 63,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 51,527 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 51,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,653 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 34,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 25,398 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 UXX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UXX, 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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MA08 UXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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