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RV08 JMX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,612 mi
Last recorded99,612 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 JMX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 99,612 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 98,623 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 98,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,158 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,157 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 84,375 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,512 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,380 miles

Hand Brake Lever Damaged But Still Operates

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2014 68,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 61,659 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,043 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 53,043 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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 JMX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

RV08 JMX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is RV08 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 JMX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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