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RE08 JZH

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JZH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 99,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 99,687 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached drivers side front wishbone rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 90,966 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 84,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 84,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,299 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks 0n sidewall

Fail 12 Dec 2016 76,299 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre has cracks 0n sidewall

Pass 7 Dec 2015 67,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight movement at fixings.

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 67,108 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has slight movement at fixings.

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,192 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Dec 2014 61,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 43,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 33,780 miles

Nearside Rear 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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RE08 JZH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RE08 JZH, 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 RE08 JZH registered?

RE08 JZH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is RE08 JZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 JZH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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