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FB57 JXN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,193 mi
Last recorded162,193 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 JXN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 162,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 157,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 154,577 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 154,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 150,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 150,277 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,897 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 144,897 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,261 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 136,876 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 136,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 126,147 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 126,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 114,983 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,417 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 90,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,253 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,118 miles

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded and brake disc getting thin

offside and nearside rear indicators showing white light

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jan 2012 48,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside rear brake disc heavily corroded and brake disc getting thin

offside and nearside rear indicators showing white light

play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jan 2011 36,601 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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FB57 JXN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FB57 JXN, 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 FB57 JXN registered?

FB57 JXN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is FB57 JXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB57 JXN shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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