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PL08 UBB

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,974 mi
Last recorded124,974 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 UBB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2022 124,974 miles

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 108,540 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 102,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,341 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,341 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 89,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 85,598 miles

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

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

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

Rear both tyres showing age cracks

Pass 11 May 2016 80,950 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s steering rack end's have slight play

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,433 miles

Both front steering arms slight play

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Front Wipers starting to streak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,832 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,140 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 38,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,334 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,584 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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PL08 UBB 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 78.6%.

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 PL08 UBB, 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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PL08 UBB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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