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MM08 RJY

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,011 mi
Last recorded82,011 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 RJY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 82,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,443 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 69,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 69,212 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 60,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear number plate lamp dim.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,515 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,513 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,002 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,528 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 50,469 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 36,870 miles

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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MM08 RJY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MM08 RJY, 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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MM08 RJY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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