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BU08 ZJJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,469 mi
Last recorded101,469 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 ZJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ferrules on both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,385 miles

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Mar 2024 94,378 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,253 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,765 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2022 86,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure at hub mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Mar 2021 82,980 miles

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2020 79,302 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Mar 2020 79,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2019 76,402 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 76,400 miles

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

Central Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,450 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

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

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 22 Feb 2016 61,184 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 52,725 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,725 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,310 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,904 miles

nearside steering rack arm has slight movement at its fixing

Fail 20 Feb 2013 38,904 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside steering rack arm has slight movement at its fixing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,501 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,358 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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BU08 ZJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU08 ZJJ, 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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BU08 ZJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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