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RO08 EKG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 EKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,228 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,056 miles

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

nearside steering arm is worn

rear brakes pads are only in contact with small surface area of disc

Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

nearside steering arm is worn

rear brakes pads are only in contact with small surface area of disc

Pass 21 Mar 2018 89,861 miles

rear brake discs are in poor condition

screen is chipped

Fail 21 Mar 2018 89,861 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear side light is affected by indicator

rear brake discs are in poor condition

screen is chipped

Pass 13 Feb 2017 85,033 miles

nearside front steering arm worn and close to a failure

rear discs in poor condition

screen is damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,985 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (1.2.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off faster than 120 per minute (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light (1.4.A.2h)

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

nearside front steering arm worn and close to a failure

rear discs in poor condition

screen is damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,408 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,408 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 41,620 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 41,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 24,864 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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RO08 EKG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RO08 EKG, 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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RO08 EKG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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