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PE08 ZMZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,177 mi
Last recorded125,177 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 ZMZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,177 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 125,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,319 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 122,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 119,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 117,935 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 113,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 113,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 95,072 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 95,052 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 79,687 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 79,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,876 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,793 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,171 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,967 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,221 miles

Front brake discs pitted.

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,444 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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PE08 ZMZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PE08 ZMZ, 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 PE08 ZMZ registered?

PE08 ZMZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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The MOT history for PE08 ZMZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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