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ST08 EUP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,572 mi
Last recorded83,572 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 EUP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,572 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 83,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,651 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,651 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,079 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 69,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2018 69,722 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,909 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 63,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 58,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2015 54,111 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,798 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 50,797 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 May 2013 45,775 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s wiper split

Pass 23 May 2012 40,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,620 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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ST08 EUP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST08 EUP, 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 ST08 EUP registered?

ST08 EUP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is ST08 EUP safe to buy?

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