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AM08 NJX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,486 mi
Last recorded72,486 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,486 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 69,923 miles

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

under shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Aug 2020 69,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

under shields fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,667 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 57,307 miles

Nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 48,113 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 48,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 44,513 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 44,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 41,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,274 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 35,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,758 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 26,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 18,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 11,242 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 4,866 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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AM08 NJX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AM08 NJX, 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 NJX registered?

AM08 NJX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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