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RJ08 FTA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,140 mi
Last recorded64,140 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 FTA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 64,140 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2021 64,140 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake disc's corroded

offside front inner steering rack end has play

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light output turning weak (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear brake discs worn

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear parking brake efficency low

underguard fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced light output turning weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear brake discs worn

nsf tyre wearing on inner edge

rear parking brake efficency low

underguard fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,161 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,025 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 35,021 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,583 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 31,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 21,915 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished / low on edges

Pass 21 May 2013 16,030 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 May 2013 16,030 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2012 12,798 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 9,713 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 FTA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ08 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

RJ08 FTA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 FTA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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