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ML08 UKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,079 mi
Last recorded95,079 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 UKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 95,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear discs on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad material back plate thickess back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam bushes on both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 95,079 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lamps on both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear discs on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad material back plate thickess back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn beam bushes on both sides rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 91,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 86,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 82,713 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 79,836 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,820 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,710 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,171 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 59,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 limit (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight play in steering rack inner joint [s]

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,926 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 45,169 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,373 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 35,087 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,501 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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ML08 UKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ML08 UKJ, 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 ML08 UKJ registered?

ML08 UKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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