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RA08 UFM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,588 mi
Last recorded139,588 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 UFM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 139,588 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) needs changing soon ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,753 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 133,753 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 126,409 miles

Front both outer cv joints has minor play

Offside Front seat belt slow operation

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 126,407 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both ..inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket/mount worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both outer cv joints has minor play

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

Offside Front seat belt slow operation

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,151 miles

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f inner steering rack arm slight play

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 105,212 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,052 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 96,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides of car ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 87,696 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,492 miles

nearside rear shock weeping

rear discs worn and corroding

slight wear and corrodion front discs

Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,726 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 24 Aug 2012 61,911 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,805 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 59,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2011 44,158 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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RA08 UFM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RA08 UFM, 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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RA08 UFM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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