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RJ08 MHE

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 98,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,973 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 91,973 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in nearside steering rack.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 81,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 69,095 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 69,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 52,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MHE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

RJ08 MHE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is RJ08 MHE safe to buy?

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