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JR08 PMR

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,471 mi
Last recorded105,471 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJR08 PMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 105,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023
Pass 1 Mar 2022
Fail 1 Mar 2022

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 91,705 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 88,012 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 88,012 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 83,447 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 83,447 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,570 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 78,562 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,324 miles

screen chipped.

wear in o/s/front inner rack knuckle.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,324 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

screen chipped.

wear in o/s/front inner rack knuckle.

Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 54,362 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,251 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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JR08 PMR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JR08 PMR, 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 JR08 PMR registered?

JR08 PMR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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