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RE08 UCB

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,666 mi
Last recorded44,666 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UCB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,666 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 44,666 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 43,503 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner tie arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 41,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,477 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 36,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 36,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 24,746 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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RE08 UCB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 RE08 UCB, 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 RE08 UCB registered?

RE08 UCB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is RE08 UCB safe to buy?

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