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RJ08 DNV

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 DNV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 99,266 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 96,315 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,471 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,119 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,450 miles

Front both steering arms have play in attachment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit this is on the limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has oil leak

spanner light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front both steering arms have play in attachment

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit this is on the limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has oil leak

spanner light on

Pass 13 Sep 2014 73,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,860 miles

rear pads binding and discs overheated

front pads very low and discs lipped

rear pads very low

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads binding and discs overheated

front pads very low and discs lipped

rear pads very low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 44,829 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,471 miles

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

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 DNV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DNV, 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 DNV registered?

RJ08 DNV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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