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RF08 AUT

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,585 mi
Last recorded104,585 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 AUT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,585 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 99,242 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,242 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,368 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads 80% worn

Play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Rear beam axle damaged due to exhaust rubbing

Fail 2 Sep 2021 95,368 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre and rear rubber mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads 80% worn

Play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Rear beam axle damaged due to exhaust rubbing

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,638 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 81,269 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2018 74,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/ sill damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Sep 2018 74,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity light pulsing (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/ sill damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,664 miles

play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 30 Aug 2017 66,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,486 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 60,486 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 54,081 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2014 47,196 miles

damage to n/s outer sill

engine undershield fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack o/s

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 4 Jun 2014 47,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to n/s outer sill

engine undershield fitted at time of test

slight play in steering rack o/s

vehicle tested when wet

Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pads worn low and the nearside rear brake is starting to bind.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake pads worn low and the nearside rear brake is starting to bind.

Pass 31 May 2012 32,265 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 32,265 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,402 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,727 miles

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 AUT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 RF08 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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