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FA08 JXD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JXD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jan 2026 112,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various suspension and chassis components corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,554 miles

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

both rear springs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecurely attached bolt loose just above the ball joint of suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,236 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,655 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering arm

Offside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease

both rear tyres perished in outer treads

front brake pads wearing low

rear suspension coil springs heavily corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 12 Sep 2022 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot has a pin hole and weeping grease

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear coil springs heavily corroded

both rear tyres split and perished on outer treads

brake fluid level low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 94,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower Anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 94,507 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lower Anti-roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 91,785 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 89,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.63mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 81,374 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,539 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,922 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 53,922 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,162 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 13 Sep 2013 45,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,637 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 33,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 33,677 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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FA08 JXD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FA08 JXD, 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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FA08 JXD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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