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MA08 JKX

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 126,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 126,541 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,742 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn on one edge

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

Offside Rear 2x nails in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,707 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip provision worn on one edge

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

Offside Rear 2x nails in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,424 miles

1)Brake pedal rubber split.(2)Rear sub frame bushes slight perishing on rubber.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt minor wear in joint. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a nail in. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,822 miles

front tyres low on tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 102,822 miles

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

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

front tyres low on tread

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,511 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Fail 23 Mar 2012 48,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,270 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 30,811 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread 1.6mm

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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MA08 JKX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MA08 JKX, 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 MA08 JKX registered?

MA08 JKX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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