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RA08 ZGG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,096 mi
Last recorded42,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 42,096 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 38,983 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 38,700 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 32,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 30,487 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 30,024 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,772 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 29,269 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 28,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on the edge

Fail 29 Jan 2019 28,911 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn on the edge

Pass 31 Jan 2018 28,163 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 28,163 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 26,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,783 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 24,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,869 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 20,869 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 17,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,535 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 ZGG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue 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 RA08 ZGG, 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 RA08 ZGG registered?

RA08 ZGG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 August 2008.

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