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RV08 WHU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,159 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 52,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 48,992 miles

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

Nearside parking brake low on performance

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 48,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside parking brake low on performance

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 40,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 31,854 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 28,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 28,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,436 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad worn more than others

noise from both front top shock mounts

Fail 24 Mar 2020 22,436 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear outer brake pad worn more than others

noise from both front top shock mounts

Pass 25 Mar 2019 16,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2019 16,031 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,725 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 12,453 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,154 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 9,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 8,587 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 8,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 7,249 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 7,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 6,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 4,706 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 WHU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

RV08 WHU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is RV08 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 WHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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