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MF08 ZXJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,014 mi
Last recorded165,014 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 165,006 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 161,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 161,031 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 153,247 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 153,145 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested cambelt unknown (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant low

parking brake just mit min requirements 16%

service due

Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,393 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 140,469 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 140,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 136,827 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,362 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 130,362 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 122,465 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 114,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s wiper not clearing screen properly

Pass 17 Apr 2014 114,042 miles

o/s wiper not clearing screen properly

Fail 22 Apr 2013 108,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 108,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 102,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2011 91,987 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZXJ, 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 MF08 ZXJ registered?

MF08 ZXJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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