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MJ08 AZF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,668 mi
Last recorded57,668 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 AZF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,668 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 57,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 54,218 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 54,199 miles

Central Front Brake fluid contaminated Red (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear light lens has water ingress (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 42,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 42,311 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working also water in lens (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded, not seriously weakened (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 31,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Knock from steering

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 29,534 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 29,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 28,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 28,966 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 28,258 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 28,258 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,242 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,182 miles

Rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Fail 21 Sep 2015 24,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking but not down to ply or cords

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 23,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 22,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,395 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 21,395 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s tyre has small split in sidewall no cord showing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 16,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s tyre has small split in sidewall no cord showing

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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MJ08 AZF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MJ08 AZF, 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 MJ08 AZF registered?

MJ08 AZF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 AZF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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