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OW08 ZSJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,340 mi
Last recorded115,340 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ZSJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,189 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

play in steering system/ rack but under tray prevents exact cause being determined.

Fail 22 Aug 2017 102,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside discs worn extremely thin. (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perishing.

play in steering system/ rack but under tray prevents exact cause being determined.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 92,781 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 92,781 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 85,765 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,944 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2013 69,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,996 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 48,183 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 48,183 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 ZSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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