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RA08 MVY

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,919 mi
Last recorded86,919 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 MVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,919 miles

engine pans

Fail 2 Aug 2019 86,919 miles

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

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

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

engine pans

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,707 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn on edges splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,275 miles

Front brake discs are lipped

Offside Front brake pad is getting low

Fail 1 Aug 2017 62,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs are lipped

Offside Front brake pad is getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,800 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 56,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 42,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 36,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,196 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 24,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,923 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 MVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RA08 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

RA08 MVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is RA08 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 MVY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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