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K8 JBG

2004 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests38 (30 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,425 mi
Last recorded150,425 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Megane67,232 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 JBG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

30 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 150,425 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 35,413 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 35,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing nearside rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 148,968 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 148,952 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2025 34,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 144,389 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 32,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 142,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

clutch pedal rubber wearing smooth

Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,856 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,669 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 129,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 27,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,874 miles

Advise front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 25,261 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 25,261 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 22,738 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 22,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 114,938 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 114,931 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,809 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 101,199 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 15,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,062 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,833 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,710 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,150 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,954 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 59,954 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,039 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 46,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,405 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 42,405 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,637 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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K8 JBG is a 2004 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 67,232 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 K8 JBG, 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 22 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K8 JBG registered?

K8 JBG is a 2004 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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