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LJ08 SJU

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,701 mi
Last recorded180,701 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 SJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 180,701 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 180,700 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 174,065 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is detreated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside swapped arear (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 174,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged is detreated (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is detreated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip outside swapped arear (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 158,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced - headlamp aim image meets requirements

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 158,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced - headlamp aim image meets requirements

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 145,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,441 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 124,441 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,668 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,357 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,863 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,863 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 44,311 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,406 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 25,050 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 25,050 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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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LJ08 SJU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ08 SJU, 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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LJ08 SJU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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