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MT08 CEN

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 CEN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 81,444 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 81,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Mar 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 75,014 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wiring disconnected and sitting on wishbone. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 71,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 57,976 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,746 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 57,746 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,548 miles

brake fluid dirty

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,724 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,153 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 45,728 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,479 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 28,695 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 23,580 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,952 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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MT08 CEN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 CEN, 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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MT08 CEN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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