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MF08 UWU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,293 mi
Last recorded114,293 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 UWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 114,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 107,540 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight aim just within lower limit

Nearside Front inner rack joint excessively worn advise sorting

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint play

Offside Rear indicator slightly dim

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate handle panel loose

n/s/f shocker top mounting notchy

rear silencer rubber mount deteriorating advise replacing

Fail 27 Mar 2020 107,536 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight aim just within lower limit

Nearside Front inner rack joint excessively worn advise sorting

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear inner brake pad getting low

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint play

Offside Rear indicator slightly dim

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tailgate handle panel loose

n/s/f shocker top mounting notchy

rear silencer rubber mount deteriorating advise replacing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 87,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heat Shield Vibrating

Offside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Fail 7 Dec 2018 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heat Shield Vibrating

Offside Front Fog Lamp Missing

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,451 miles

front bumper damaged & o/s front fog lamp missing

Fail 27 Nov 2017 67,451 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper damaged & o/s front fog lamp missing

Pass 19 Dec 2016 47,907 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 47,757 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position or opened (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,685 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brakes been very hot.

Fail 11 Dec 2015 32,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brakes been very hot.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 13,926 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 12,814 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,136 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 9,733 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,128 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 UWU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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