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RE08 MYD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,871 mi
Last recorded145,871 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 MYD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 145,871 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 140,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 140,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 135,676 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 130,784 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 127,477 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 127,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 123,285 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 123,275 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 117,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 10 May 2017 113,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 4 May 2017 113,070 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 5 May 2016 108,207 miles

play in steering inner tie rods

Fail 5 May 2016 108,207 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in steering inner tie rods

Pass 29 Apr 2015 104,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight interction on both rear lights

Pass 1 May 2014 98,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2013 94,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2013 94,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 89,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 83,629 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 83,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside 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 MYD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RE08 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

RE08 MYD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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