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MF08 UKA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

69,278 mi
Last recorded69,278 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2025 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp high level (4.3.3 (b))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 64,651 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

nearside front macpherson strut upper support bearing rough

Pass 3 Aug 2022 62,404 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front macpherson upper support bearing stiff

Fail 2 Aug 2022 62,399 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and center support rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front macpherson upper support bearing stiff

Pass 30 Jul 2021 61,873 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low and cracking in treads

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs worn and corroded pads ok

Fail 30 Jul 2021 61,873 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low and cracking in treads

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear discs worn and corroded pads ok

Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,244 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn (pads appear ok)

knock from steering

rear exhaust rubber poor

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake discs badly worn and corroded pads ok

front brake discs worn pads getting low

o/s front indicator discoloured

o/s front inner wheel rim buckled

rear exhaust rubber broken exhaust slightly insecure and front joint leaking

slight play in both steering rack ends

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 58,243 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake discs badly worn and corroded pads ok

front brake discs worn pads getting low

o/s front indicator discoloured

o/s front inner wheel rim buckled

rear exhaust rubber broken exhaust slightly insecure and front joint leaking

slight play in both steering rack ends

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,016 miles

front and rear brake discs worn front pads getting low rears ok

o/s inner wheel rim buckled

play in n/s bottom ball joint strong advise

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 54,948 miles

both front and rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

o/s rear inner wheel rim buckled

o/s rear tyre nail in edge of tread and under inflated

undertrays

Fail 28 Aug 2015 54,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and rear brake discs worn pads appear ok

o/s rear inner wheel rim buckled

o/s rear tyre nail in edge of tread and under inflated

undertrays

Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly lipped

slight bind o/s rear hub

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

rear brake discs slightly worn pads ok

Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped pads ok

rear brake discs slightly worn pads ok

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low traed worn close to legal limits

slight movement in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,558 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MF08 UKA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MF08 UKA, 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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MF08 UKA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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