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VO08 UJK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 UJK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 98,110 miles

Fluid leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 98,110 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie Rod End (2.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak

Pass 15 Jun 2018 85,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted both nearside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,914 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 81,914 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 68,649 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,632 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,649 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,523 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in nearside rack arm

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,009 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,481 miles

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

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 UJK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UJK, 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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VO08 UJK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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