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RJ08 ZGL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,986 mi
Last recorded78,986 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 ZGL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 78,986 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 72,707 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2023 68,576 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 May 2022 65,025 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2021 62,491 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 60,628 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 58,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,969 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 47,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 39,522 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 33,632 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 27,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 20,729 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 15,336 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 ZGL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

RJ08 ZGL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is RJ08 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 ZGL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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