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ML08 UPA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,640 mi
Last recorded76,640 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 UPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 76,067 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 73,107 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 72,201 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 72,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,911 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 69,769 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,729 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,638 miles

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

both inner track rods slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2017 64,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 64,677 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,842 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,842 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to run out of shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 58,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 46,262 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,261 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,085 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 30,811 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,275 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UPA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UPA, 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 UPA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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