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RN08 GER

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,605 mi
Last recorded53,605 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN08 GER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,605 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 52,557 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 49,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 47,726 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,638 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 42,388 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,087 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,363 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,077 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 33,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,108 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 26,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 23,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,043 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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RN08 GER is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel 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 RN08 GER, 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 RN08 GER registered?

RN08 GER is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is RN08 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN08 GER 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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