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RV08 OJP

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,659 mi
Last recorded110,659 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 OJP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 110,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted And both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension is noisy

Fail 14 Feb 2025 110,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted And both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension is noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,210 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,162 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,479 miles

Both front wheel inner rims distorted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring rusty

Rear brake discs rusty and in poor condition

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,146 miles

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 86,142 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,448 miles

both front wheel rims damaged

front brake linings getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2017 73,754 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 73,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All wheels (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 65,998 miles

both rear wheels buckled

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 13 Jan 2016 65,998 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both rear wheels buckled

nearside front wheel buckled

Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,959 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,144 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 43,142 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 35,938 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,938 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,732 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 OJP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OJP, 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 OJP registered?

RV08 OJP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RV08 OJP safe to buy?

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