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RE08 UED

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,311 mi
Last recorded171,311 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UED
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 171,311 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 163,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 151,432 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,787 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 111,177 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 111,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,175 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,262 miles

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 rear tyre inner edge of tread worn low

Fail 14 Mar 2014 84,262 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

off side rear tyre inner edge of tread worn low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 72,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2013 72,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 58,707 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 58,472 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 43,711 miles

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

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 UED is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UED, 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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RE08 UED is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 May 2008.

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