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RF08 AUL

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

105,136 mi
Last recorded105,136 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 AUL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2024 105,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner side of both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,844 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 92,442 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 92,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 82,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,309 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 86,701 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 72,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belts not checked as rear seats not in use at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 72,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and heavily worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seat belts not checked as rear seats not in use at time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,994 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

coolant leak at radiator

Pass 30 May 2017 60,655 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 May 2017 60,534 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 May 2016 56,774 miles

Nearside NONE OBLIGATORY MIRROR N/SIDE DAMAGED LENS

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 7 May 2016 56,774 miles

Nearside NONE OBLIGATORY MIRROR N/SIDE DAMAGED LENS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 48,719 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 48,719 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 42,469 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 May 2013 35,779 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 May 2012 29,253 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 29,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 22,582 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

Fail 14 May 2011 22,582 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/f wing mirror slightly damaged

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 AUL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AUL, 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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RF08 AUL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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