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RF08 ATU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,394 mi
Last recorded104,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 ATU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 104,394 miles

Slight play in both rack arms

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 14 Jun 2019 103,028 miles

O/S/Rear light unit damaged

Slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 20 Jun 2018 101,475 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

O/S/Rear light unit damaged.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,715 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/Rear light unit damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,416 miles

Coolant leak ()

O/S/Rear light unit damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2016 89,416 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

O/S/Rear light unit damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2015 74,352 miles

O/S/Rear brake binding slightly.

O/S/Rear brake disc badly pitted on the inner surface.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/Rear brake binding slightly.

O/S/Rear brake disc badly pitted on the inner surface.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,637 miles

O/S/Rear brake disc pitted on the inner surface.

O/S/Rear light unit damaged.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 66,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/Front tyre badly worn on the edges and starting to split on the outer edge.

O/S/Rear brake disc pitted on the inner surface.

O/S/Rear light unit damaged.

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm.

Fail 13 Jun 2013 57,718 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,718 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,308 miles

Both front inner wheel arch splash shields are damaged.

Lower front bumper / tray is loose.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 36,308 miles

Both front inner wheel arch splash shields are damaged.

Lower front bumper / tray is loose.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 36,252 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:both front dip beams reduced strength

Advise:slight damge to n/s/f inner plastic wheel arch

Pass 24 May 2011 17,838 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 17,834 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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RF08 ATU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RF08 ATU, 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 RF08 ATU registered?

RF08 ATU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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