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MV08 UXG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,405 mi
Last recorded93,405 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 93,274 miles

Brake fluid contaminated very dark/black in colour (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect incorrectly spaced (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play/wear ()

Pass 1 May 2018 87,194 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside inner edge (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 80,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,032 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 70,226 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres perishing

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 64,823 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 42,757 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 42,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,864 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres on 2mm

small cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre not showing inner cords

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 UXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

MV08 UXG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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