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RW02 PEA

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,693 mi
Last recorded73,693 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW02 PEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 73,693 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2025 65,209 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 57,137 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 57,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,834 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Wipers slight judder

Fail 3 Aug 2023 55,834 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Wipers slight judder

Pass 19 Aug 2022 55,698 miles

Both rear outer seatbelts slow to retract.

Front brake discs inner face condition.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wipers slight streak and judder

Pass 20 Aug 2021 55,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2021 55,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2020 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2020 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,141 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers judder slightly.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake dragging slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight weep from nearside outer cv boot clamp.

Surface corrosion starting on suspension components.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,618 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,521 miles

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Fail 17 Mar 2017 50,521 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs in slightly poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,065 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

slight condensation inside o/s rear light unit

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,218 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing....slight condensation n/s rear light unit

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,978 miles

rear brake discs inner surface in poor condition...o/s rear brake pad wearing low..n/s rear brake binding slightly air con "musty" smell

Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,902 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,876 miles

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 28,876 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,017 miles

Front windscreen wipers smear and judder slightly.

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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RW02 PEA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RW02 PEA, 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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RW02 PEA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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