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RV08 DJF

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,294 mi
Last recorded120,294 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 DJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 120,294 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 108,915 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 108,829 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front subframe, nearside rear mounting (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 98,897 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 86,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,543 miles

Nearside track rod inner joint worn

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,360 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,332 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,683 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RV08 DJF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV08 DJF, 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 RV08 DJF registered?

RV08 DJF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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