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JIL 5227

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 5227
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 56,543 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,862 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,839 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,390 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 42,973 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 40,316 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,502 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 35,128 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 32,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,185 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in

Fail 12 Jan 2016 31,180 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play in

Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,033 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 29,033 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 21,153 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 21,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,532 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,153 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 14,153 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 12,020 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 12,020 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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JIL 5227 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 JIL 5227, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIL 5227 registered?

JIL 5227 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is JIL 5227 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 5227 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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