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RA08 EXX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,449 mi
Last recorded65,449 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 EXX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 65,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 63,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair not locking out (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair not locking out (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair not locking out (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 57,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,671 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 45,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 43,234 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 43,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 38,925 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,371 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 30,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,708 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,200 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,690 miles

all tyres showing age cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,111 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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RA08 EXX 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 84.2%.

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 RA08 EXX, 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 RA08 EXX registered?

RA08 EXX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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The MOT history for RA08 EXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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