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MA08 ZBN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,369 mi
Last recorded50,369 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 ZBN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,369 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,813 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 49,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly due to top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,841 miles

Offside Front top strut mount noisey

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 47,848 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,617 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,078 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 45,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn and mishaped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,404 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 37,403 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,006 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 16,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 9,489 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 9,489 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZBN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 ZBN, 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 ZBN registered?

MA08 ZBN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MA08 ZBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 ZBN shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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