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POW 3

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,593 mi
Last recorded49,593 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOW 3
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 49,593 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 49,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 48,124 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 46,325 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 44,376 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 42,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 40,455 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 37,742 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 34,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 33,319 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 33,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 31,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 31,412 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,845 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 29,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 28,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 28,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 27,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,676 miles

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 26 Aug 2011 18,028 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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POW 3 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 POW 3, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was POW 3 registered?

POW 3 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is POW 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for POW 3 shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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