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RV08 JKZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,702 mi
Last recorded129,702 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 123,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,652 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,885 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,963 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,930 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 96,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 93,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 89,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 71,045 miles

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

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 JKZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

RV08 JKZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is RV08 JKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 JKZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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