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VO08 UET

2008 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,232 mi
Last recorded116,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UET
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 116,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2023 116,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake lever damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2022 104,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 104,444 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRAL OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRAL SILL TOO FLOOR IN 2 POINTS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING MAY NEED ATTENTION SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 100,949 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,830 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 98,814 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft seal has slight oil leak

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 95,912 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear child seat fitted no allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2018 93,321 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,862 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 86,862 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 80,979 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 74,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,321 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,351 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 54,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,411 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VO08 UET is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VO08 UET, 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 VO08 UET registered?

VO08 UET is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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