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T121 RPY

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

288,501 mi
Last recorded288,501 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 RPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 288,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,155 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 272,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under near side of engine every were (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 272,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn sliding gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn sliding gland (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal into inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side marker (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both bushes in roll bar ends (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft likely to become detached bearing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under near side of engine every were (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 94,104 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 94,099 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 264,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,722 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 80,722 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 260,396 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 67,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 255,269 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,036 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 52,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm at time of test and bald on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 246,855 miles

slight wear in rear prop uj

Pass 25 Jan 2020 50,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 50,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 227,410 miles

slight play in rack pinion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 46,278 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 206,736 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 186,111 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 36,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 165,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 31,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 143,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 14,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 122,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s side rod

Pass 24 Jun 2013 102,087 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,407 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,754 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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T121 RPY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 T121 RPY, 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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T121 RPY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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