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ML08 UPD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,694 mi
Last recorded127,694 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 UPD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,694 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 126,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 124,972 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 124,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,348 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 124,348 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 122,347 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 117,263 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking heavily in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking heavily in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 97,361 miles

offside rear wishbone bush starting to unbond

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,327 miles

Both number plate bulb units in poor condition but working

Front tyres both cracking in tread pattern

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,327 miles

Both number plate bulb units in poor condition but working

Front tyres both cracking in tread pattern

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,716 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 81,716 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,964 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,325 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

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 UPD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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