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RA08 ZFY

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

152,983 mi
Last recorded152,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 ZFY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 152,983 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 25 Jun 2024 152,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 6 Jul 2023 142,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside inner rack joint has play

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 142,097 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside inner rack joint has play

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 133,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2021 124,384 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 124,382 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,958 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 115,957 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,319 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 106,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 94,011 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside inner rack joint has play

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 81,624 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

both rear tyres cracking within tread

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,624 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm has play

both rear tyres cracking within tread

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,474 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

both inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2016 66,474 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

both inner tie rods have slight play

Fail 10 Jul 2015 51,856 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 51,856 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wipers deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,436 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 38,222 miles

both front and nsr tyres low on tread

Fail 12 Jul 2013 38,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 15 Jun 2012 33,489 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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RA08 ZFY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RA08 ZFY, 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 ZFY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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