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MA08 ZBJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,320 mi
Last recorded101,320 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZBJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 101,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,478 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 96,478 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 92,271 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 82,807 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 82,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,466 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 71,084 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,343 miles

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

Play nearside front steering rack end

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

Slight play offside steering rack end

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Play nearside front steering rack end

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

Slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 18 Sep 2015 60,526 miles

nearside & offside front steering rack inner ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2014 53,999 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,075 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 34,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f/mirror loose

Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,490 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 26,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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