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MJ08 EEA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

120,081 mi
Last recorded120,081 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 EEA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 120,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

patches of surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 19 Feb 2025 120,081 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower fixing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

patches of surface corrosion on outer sills

Fail 11 Dec 2024 120,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy on full lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

securing clamp missing from centre section

Fail 17 Oct 2024 120,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play both front lower HUB BEARINGS ... not wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front door upper hinge pin worn

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

centre and rear exhaust clamps missing.. exhaust not insecure

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2023 115,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp damaged and not functioning as intended

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 115,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust sleeve/clamp damaged and not functioning as intended

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 110,158 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 110,151 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 105,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

heat shields insecure

Fail 21 Sep 2021 105,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

heat shields insecure

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,109 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,082 miles

n-s front shocker gaiter torn

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,098 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 81,098 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,792 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,450 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,352 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,010 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2011 25,741 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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MJ08 EEA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 EEA, 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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MJ08 EEA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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