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OW08 EWB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

149,909 mi
Last recorded149,909 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 EWB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 149,909 miles

Body panel slightly loose Undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 149,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Body panel slightly loose Undertray (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 143,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2021 143,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 140,484 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 140,434 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 133,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Oct 2018 133,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 122,712 miles

Ball joint has slight play n/s inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 122,712 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Ball joint has slight play n/s inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,324 miles

slight play in nearside front top strut bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,324 miles

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

slight play in nearside front top strut bearing

Fail 20 Jul 2015 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 98,700 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,842 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 71,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 56,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,180 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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OW08 EWB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OW08 EWB, 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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OW08 EWB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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