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MK08 ZBC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,038 mi
Last recorded128,038 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ZBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 128,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2018 128,029 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f inner track rod slight play

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 116,300 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 116,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,544 miles

handbrake lever casing broken

rear brake discs corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 90,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever casing broken

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,677 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,572 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,572 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,182 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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MK08 ZBC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK08 ZBC, 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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MK08 ZBC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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