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PX08 TZS

2008 Renault Megane

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,635 mi
Last recorded139,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 TZS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 139,635 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,868 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 126,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 117,773 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 117,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 97,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,594 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 72,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack output shafts

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,832 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,832 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 51,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in steering rack nearside

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some play in steering rack nearside inner arm joint

Some play in steering rack offside inner arm joint

Fail 1 Mar 2013 43,490 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Some play in steering rack nearside inner arm joint

Some play in steering rack offside inner arm joint

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,075 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,387 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 30,387 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 25,903 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Mar 2011 25,903 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in steering rack

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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PX08 TZS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX08 TZS, 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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PX08 TZS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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