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RJ08 EZL

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,118 mi
Last recorded166,118 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 EZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,118 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,132 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,145 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 115,961 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,873 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 101,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,415 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 79,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 78,594 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs worn thin

Pass 14 Jul 2011 49,816 miles

bothside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 May 2011 113,222 miles

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

nearside/offside rear brake discs scored

Fail 14 May 2011 113,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside/offside rear brake discs scored

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 EZL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EZL, 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 EZL registered?

RJ08 EZL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 EZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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