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RV08 JHU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 127,171 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 127,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 121,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ....and o/s/front... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ....and o/s/rear....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ....and o/s/front... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ....and o/s/rear....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 116,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 111,532 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 108,672 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,556 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 87,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 87,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,109 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,109 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,651 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,015 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 49,351 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

no heaters

service is due

Fail 13 Jun 2012 49,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

no heaters

service is due

Pass 9 May 2011 36,542 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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RV08 JHU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV08 JHU, 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 JHU registered?

RV08 JHU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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