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MV08 UPC

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,615 mi
Last recorded70,615 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 UPC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened mount noisy (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened mount noisy (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 64,918 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre chalked ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 64,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre chalked ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner . (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front joints have play. ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,442 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 54,442 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 47,569 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front have slight play. ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and offside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres are getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 28,603 miles

Offside front brake pad low

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,894 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,894 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,580 miles

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

both front tyres 3.mm

offside rear tyre 3.mm

Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,831 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 14,291 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 10,296 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 UPC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MV08 UPC, 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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MV08 UPC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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