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RE08 UDM

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UDM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 99,523 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod has play, advised to have replaced

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 96,525 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Surface corrosion due to age

Fail 22 Aug 2025 96,523 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Engine mount appears to be collapsed causing vibrations inside car (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion due to age

Pass 13 Sep 2024 93,520 miles

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 93,480 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Both Sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,665 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner Tie Rod Slight Play (Both Sides)

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,951 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 81,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 75,702 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,699 miles

Central Rear stop light needs attention

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,338 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 4 May 2017 57,243 miles

Engine under tray fitted

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2016 50,855 miles

Engine under tray fitted

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

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

Off side front tyre getting low 3.0mm

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,202 miles

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

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

Play in the Nearside front steering arm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,370 miles

Near side rear tyre3.0mm small cut outer edge

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Off side rear tyre 3.0mm worn around egdes and middle

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,640 miles

Near side rear tyre getting low outer edge 3.0mm

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front tyre slightly worn around edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 29,640 miles

Near side rear tyre getting low outer edge 3.0mm

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyre slightly worn around edges

Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,381 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 14,210 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 UDM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

RE08 UDM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RE08 UDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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