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OV08 ZBW

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 ZBW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 136,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 132,589 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,480 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 128,477 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 123,561 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,674 miles

Centre and rear exhaust hangers worn but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 117,674 miles

Centre and rear exhaust hangers worn but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,836 miles

Centre and rear exhaust hangers warn but still supporting exhaust.

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 103,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 103,829 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 103,819 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

carpet jammed in n/s rear door

handbrake cover missing

n/s fog lt inop

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,958 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 92,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,526 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 77,655 miles

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

slight play in both steering eack axial joints

Pass 8 May 2012 77,655 miles

slight play in both steering eack axial joints

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,648 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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OV08 ZBW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV08 ZBW, 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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OV08 ZBW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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