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MV08 RZD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 RZD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 79,579 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 79,579 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints rack ()

Fail 3 Jan 2019 75,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine coolant level below minimum

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper worn

Slight play observed steering rack inner tie rods (Both sides front)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp has less light output

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

Rear wiper worn

engine management light shows on dash

Fail 7 Dec 2017 71,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp has less light output

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

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

Rear wiper worn

engine management light shows on dash

Pass 28 Dec 2016 64,826 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Nearside headlamp has less light output

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper worn

Fail 28 Dec 2016 64,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear

Nearside headlamp has less light output

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper worn

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,838 miles

nsf tyre wearing low on outter edge

nsr tyre slightly perrished

osf steering arm has slight play

Fail 7 Dec 2015 59,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsf tyre wearing low on outter edge

nsr tyre slightly perrished

osf steering arm has slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,059 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,059 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,542 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 49,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 40,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 40,661 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,755 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 32,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 26,234 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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MV08 RZD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MV08 RZD, 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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MV08 RZD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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