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FG08 JKX

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,171 mi
Last recorded98,171 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 JKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 98,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak round gearbox

Fail 15 Feb 2020 98,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak round gearbox

Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,667 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 94,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 88,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 88,088 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 79,690 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

service light on

Fail 6 Apr 2017 79,581 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch wier and pipe lose and rubbing on tyre (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering drum stik (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch trim missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre low on outer edge

service light on

Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,906 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2015 59,590 miles

FRONT REG SIGHTLY BROKEN.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 59,590 miles

FRONT REG SIGHTLY BROKEN.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,754 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,754 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

the colour is fading from rear indicators.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,183 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

the colour is fading from rear indicators.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 32,563 miles

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

front brake pads have worn thin.

nearside wiper blade starting to 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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FG08 JKX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FG08 JKX, 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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FG08 JKX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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