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AM08 NJE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

123,524 mi
Last recorded123,524 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 123,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 116,333 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 110,712 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 110,712 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to o/s rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 106,771 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to o/s and n/s rear brake pipes, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 97,344 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 94,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,072 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 93,061 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 90,452 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,967 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,967 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2015 82,909 miles
Fail 4 May 2015 82,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2013 59,194 miles

Slight play at O/S steering arm inner ball end

Pass 15 Nov 2012 50,925 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 50,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 50,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 50,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,350 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Rear wiper blade split

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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AM08 NJE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM08 NJE, 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 AM08 NJE registered?

AM08 NJE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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