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VEZ 1230

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,305 mi
Last recorded109,305 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEZ 1230
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 109,305 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 109,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 109,299 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,272 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,529 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 107,047 miles

All passenger seats have been removed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,399 miles

Both front swivel joints slight play

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 99,094 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 92,990 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 92,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint hub (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 71,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 42,126 miles

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

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

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

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

discs worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 37,651 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 37,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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VEZ 1230 is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VEZ 1230, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEZ 1230?

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What year was VEZ 1230 registered?

VEZ 1230 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is VEZ 1230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEZ 1230 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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