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ML08 UMC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

124,687 mi
Last recorded124,687 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 UMC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,687 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 124,681 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,933 miles

both front suspension leg top bearings rough

Fail 5 Mar 2020 112,878 miles

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

both front suspension leg top bearings rough

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,359 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 91,088 miles

Central exhaust mounting collapsed

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Central exhaust mounting collapsed

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear mounting bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 80,552 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 69,628 miles

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 60,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,128 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in o/s steering rack end..

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,128 miles

play in o/s steering rack end..

Fail 30 Mar 2012 32,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,277 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 20,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 UMC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ML08 UMC, 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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ML08 UMC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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