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MF08 MJX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,439 mi
Last recorded139,439 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 MJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,439 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 128,363 miles

Offside Front Strut top mount rough when turned

Rear Brake getting low

Fail 24 May 2019 128,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Strut top mount rough when turned

Rear Brake getting low

Pass 25 May 2018 120,122 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 120,122 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Advise condition of front brake discs corroded plus faces not true worn lipped

Advise front brake caliper pistons almost fully extended .

Advise front brake pads wearing thin .

Pass 27 May 2017 109,332 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 98,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 98,037 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,431 miles

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 87,431 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,626 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,082 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 74,082 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 69,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,124 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,048 miles

n/s/f slight play in steering arm

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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MF08 MJX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MF08 MJX, 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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MF08 MJX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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