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MV08 UVU

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,327 mi
Last recorded68,327 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 UVU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 68,327 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 68,194 miles

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

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

engine vibration felt through car body

Fail 15 May 2025 68,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine vibration felt through car body

water leak on o/s front under radiater

Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,875 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,773 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,441 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 67,219 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 67,216 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 66,335 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jan 2018 66,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 65,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,066 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 64,066 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight movement at its fixings

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 61,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight play nearside front inner rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,868 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,541 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 31,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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MV08 UVU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

MV08 UVU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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