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MF08 ZYG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 88,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly rough rec further checks (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 87,186 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper rec replace (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension component corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2024 85,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 85,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 83,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight play in steering/suspension offside front

Fail 14 Jul 2022 79,984 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

slight play in steering/suspension offside front

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,255 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear ferrules

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

rearcross brake pipe corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 73,252 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded @ rear ferrules

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

rearcross brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 67,038 miles

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

rear cross brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 67,032 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

rear cross brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,986 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ REAR FERRULE

O/S/F CROSS BRAKE PIPE CORRODED @ FERRULE

O/S/F MIRROR FRAME DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PRESSURE LOW

REAR CROSS BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,157 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 57,077 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,890 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front 3.5mm rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 44,009 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,221 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,094 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 ZYG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MF08 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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