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MA08 UZG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 UZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 79,647 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 79,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,788 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Front brake discs worn and heavily corroded

Front pads wearing thin

Front plate damaged

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated

Offshore de rear tyre perishing

Play in inner rack arms

Play in offside track rod end

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,887 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,781 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,781 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 46,689 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn to the limit and has kerb damage to tyre wall

Offside front tyre worn ro 2mm

Panel damage to offside rear whheelarch

Slight wear in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,188 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to the limit and has kerb damage to tyre wall

Offside front tyre worn ro 2mm

Panel damage to offside rear whheelarch

Slight wear in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,183 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm approx

Kerb damage to nearside front tyre wall

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

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn to approx 3mm

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 31,183 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm approx

Kerb damage to nearside front tyre wall

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn to approx 3mm

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,279 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 18,112 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 UZG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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