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RF08 RVA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,087 mi
Last recorded65,087 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 RVA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 65,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,250 miles

slight play in n/s steering arm

3 tyres all worn or starting to crack

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 60,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake disc`s worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre cracking and deteriorated ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,371 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 53,363 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 45,041 miles

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

Some play evident in o/s/r wheel bearing not yet considered excessive.

Pass 19 May 2014 40,282 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 32,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 32,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,275 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 23,275 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,435 miles

n/s front mirror cracked

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 RVA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RVA, 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 RVA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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