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MF08 ULV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,904 mi
Last recorded75,904 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ULV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2019 75,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,201 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 73,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 67,386 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 67,386 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,562 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 43,370 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s steering rack end has play

o/s rear brake is very slightly sticking but not showing up on brake tester

Fail 2 Mar 2012 36,638 miles

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

slight play in n/s amd o/s co-axial joints

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,638 miles

slight play in n/s amd o/s co-axial joints

Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,597 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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MF08 ULV 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 61.5%.

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 ULV, 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 MF08 ULV registered?

MF08 ULV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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