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ML08 UUB

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,993 mi
Last recorded88,993 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 UUB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 88,993 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 86,380 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 82,464 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 82,464 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 77,235 miles

Central stop light inop

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 77,173 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central stop light inop

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,118 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

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

under trys fitted to car

Fail 20 Feb 2016 70,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front steering rack end has slight play

Offside Front steering rack arm has slight play

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

under trys fitted to car

Pass 28 Jan 2015 67,526 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 57,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,915 miles

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

advise general condition

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,082 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,038 miles

front pads starting to wear

o/s/f bumper insecure

o/s/r wheel slight bind

spanner light on

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 UUB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UUB, 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 UUB registered?

ML08 UUB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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