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MW08 UPA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,228 mi
Last recorded99,228 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 UPA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,228 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 93,328 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 93,328 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 90,321 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,442 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 86,442 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 82,883 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 76,701 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,292 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,805 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 57,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 50,866 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 39,173 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 39,173 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack end.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,235 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,235 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,094 miles

n/s/f tyre down to 2.5 mm

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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MW08 UPA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW08 UPA, 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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MW08 UPA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 August 2008.

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