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MT08 CEX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,421 mi
Last recorded148,421 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 CEX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 148,421 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 148,297 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 138,646 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 138,646 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 129,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,245 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 129,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,182 miles

Nearside Front Mirror seriously damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 124,175 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Mirror seriously damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 117,476 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 117,476 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 104,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 104,659 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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)

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

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

oil leak from engine

slight play in the drivers inner rack joint

Pass 20 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,588 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 56,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MT08 CEX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MT08 CEX, 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 CEX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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