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RV08 JKU

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,088 mi
Last recorded220,088 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 220,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 214,499 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 214,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 207,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 198,450 miles

note.n/s lower sill damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2017 192,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2015 109,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 97,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,499 miles

Advise slight play in n/s steering rod

Fail 22 Feb 2013 82,499 miles

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

Advise slight play in n/s steering rod

Pass 27 Feb 2012 69,203 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,691 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 JKU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

RV08 JKU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is RV08 JKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 JKU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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