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AB08 RHA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,262 mi
Last recorded107,262 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RHA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,262 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 107,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,485 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 105,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,801 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 97,801 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced also no clear pattern on aim. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering wheel likely to become detached unable to check steering fully as steering has excessive movement. (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 81,819 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 81,424 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,040 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 73,040 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 62,179 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,557 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,069 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 43,069 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,921 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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AB08 RHA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AB08 RHA, 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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AB08 RHA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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