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MF08 ZYJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

187,537 mi
Last recorded187,537 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 ZYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 187,537 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 187,537 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 181,720 miles

both rear shocks corroded

front and rear disks pitting

Fail 16 Mar 2020 181,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

front and rear disks pitting

o/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 14 Mar 2019 170,323 miles

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

advise on wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 14 Mar 2019 170,323 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise on wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 15 Mar 2018 155,621 miles

advise on slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

advise on wear to both front tyres

advise on wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 15 Mar 2018 155,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working both number plate bulbs (1.1.C.1d)

advise on slight play in both steering rack inner tie rods

advise on wear to both front tyres

advise on wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,347 miles

advise on play in n/s/f inner steering rack tie rod

Fail 21 Feb 2017 142,936 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise on play in n/s/f inner steering rack tie rod

Pass 16 Mar 2016 129,067 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 129,067 miles

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

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

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

advise on both front tyres close to limit of tread wear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 111,204 miles

advise on n/s rear axle main bush deteriorated slightly

advise on o/s rear axle main bush deteriorated slightly

advise on play in steering rack

advise on wear to n/s/r tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,917 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise on n/s rear axle main bush deteriorated slightly

advise on o/s rear axle main bush deteriorated slightly

advise on play in steering rack

advise on wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,411 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 78,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

MF08 ZYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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