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RJ08 UAU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,542 mi
Last recorded73,542 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 73,542 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 73,542 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam image turning weak (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

underguard fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,922 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 49,808 miles

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

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

underguards fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

underguards fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,040 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,470 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 30,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyres perished & cracking badly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 23,413 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,644 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 UAU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UAU, 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 UAU registered?

RJ08 UAU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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