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ML08 URO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 URO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 94,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s start to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 94,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s start to corrode (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 90,632 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 89,895 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,479 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

tow bar component slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,125 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,568 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 87,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Oct 2018 86,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Oct 2017 83,876 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 83,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,109 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint rack end (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,673 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 66,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 66,096 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,598 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 40,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 40,553 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 URO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

ML08 URO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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