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PL08 UFS

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,748 mi
Last recorded93,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 UFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 93,748 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Front Wear lip on brake discs. pads ok

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

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

Play in n/side inner track rod end

Rear Both wheel rims distorted

Slight free play at steering wheel

Fail 9 Jun 2016 91,747 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Front Wear lip on brake discs. pads ok

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

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

Rear Both wheel rims distorted

Slight free play at steering wheel

Nearside Inner Track rod joint badly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,895 miles

Slight bend in both rear wheel rims

Fail 5 Jun 2015 75,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight bend in both rear wheel rims

Pass 14 Jun 2014 58,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,579 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,506 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 13,589 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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PL08 UFS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PL08 UFS, 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 PL08 UFS registered?

PL08 UFS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is PL08 UFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 UFS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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