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MV08 MLZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,998 mi
Last recorded213,998 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MLZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 213,998 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 213,990 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Nearside weak. Offside very weak. (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end. Rack end-bush possibly collapsed. (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint EXTREME (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 178,234 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 178,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 156,586 miles

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 156,584 miles

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

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)

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,634 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 111,971 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 111,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,924 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,898 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 57,898 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 42,440 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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MV08 MLZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MV08 MLZ, 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 MV08 MLZ registered?

MV08 MLZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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