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MM08 MAK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 MAK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 149,122 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 149,119 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 125,625 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 101,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 89,320 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,652 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,945 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,200 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,446 miles

engine management stay on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 65,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management stay on

Pass 20 May 2016 64,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 52,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,164 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,072 miles

Both Rear 205/55R16 Tyres Perished

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 45,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both Rear 205/55R16 Tyres Perished

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,605 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,288 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 24 Jul 2012 33,002 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,933 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 27,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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MM08 MAK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MM08 MAK, 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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MM08 MAK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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