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M23 JFF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,039 mi
Last recorded116,039 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 JFF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,836 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 104,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 97,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 88,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 76,072 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,812 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn.

Front wiper is smearing.

Fail 7 Oct 2017 60,542 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip provision is slightly worn.

Front wiper is smearing.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 50,213 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 50,033 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,139 miles

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,197 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 31,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 23,716 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)

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

nsf wheel arch liner damaged and hanging down

nsr tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition Advise replaced

osr tyre in poor condition ,badly cracked Advise replaced

Fail 23 Jan 2013 23,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nsf wheel arch liner damaged and hanging down

nsr tyre outer sidewall in very poor condition Advise replaced

osr tyre in poor condition ,badly cracked Advise replaced

Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,422 miles

advise small cut in front tyre side walls

Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,460 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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M23 JFF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 M23 JFF, 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 M23 JFF registered?

M23 JFF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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