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MV08 UYN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

176,474 mi
Last recorded176,474 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 UYN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 176,474 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 144,117 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 144,117 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s/r & n/s/r (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 143,601 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 130,058 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 129,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 112,212 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 111,805 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 97,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,262 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,480 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,162 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 69,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 65,037 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,440 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,272 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,271 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 19,540 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 UYN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

MV08 UYN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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