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RJ08 AWP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,063 mi
Last recorded99,063 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 AWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 99,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear tyres cracking or perishing in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 91,341 miles

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

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

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

both front windows will not open

engine cover fitted

service warning light on

Fail 29 Jan 2018 91,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

both front windows will not open

engine cover fitted

service warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,701 miles

Offside condensation in headlamp unit

Fail 22 Jun 2016 82,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside condensation in headlamp unit

bolt missing from number 1 coil pack

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,119 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns non obligatory mirror damaged not providing clear view to rear

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns non obligatory mirror damaged not providing clear view to rear

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers side window inop

n/s door mirror shattered affecting view

Fail 1 Apr 2014 633,515 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers side window inop

n/s door mirror shattered affecting view

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,676 miles

Drivers window inoperative.

Noise from offside front top strut bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,263 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT RACK END

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,812 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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RJ08 AWP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RJ08 AWP, 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 RJ08 AWP registered?

RJ08 AWP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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