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E15 RGJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 RGJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 84,137 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 84,137 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2025 82,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 82,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,810 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 78,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 76,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 76,808 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) tierod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 73,342 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,539 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,096 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,602 miles

chip in windscreen play in ns steering arm

Pass 29 Jun 2017 63,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,411 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,330 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 41,943 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 41,943 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,675 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,340 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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E15 RGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 E15 RGJ, 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 E15 RGJ registered?

E15 RGJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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