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PG08 UPM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,366 mi
Last recorded68,366 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UPM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,366 miles

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

nearside front door mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn

Fail 20 Aug 2018 68,366 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

nearside front door mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,050 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,047 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,642 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2015 40,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,053 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 21,868 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 10,099 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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PG08 UPM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG08 UPM, 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 PG08 UPM registered?

PG08 UPM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is PG08 UPM safe to buy?

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