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RA08 MXE

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,899 mi
Last recorded43,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 43,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,659 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,089 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 39,089 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. NEED REPLACING

Fail 11 Aug 2022 39,087 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2021 37,376 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 37,376 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,249 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 36,249 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear TYRE GETTING PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE GETTING PERISHED

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2018 34,451 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 34,451 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 33,527 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear advise : slight brake bind

Pass 12 Aug 2016 32,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,438 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,506 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel rim bent

Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,515 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 20,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MXE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

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

Is RA08 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 MXE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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