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MJ08 HGE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

175,953 mi
Last recorded175,953 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HGE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 175,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,979 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 153,354 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 141,380 miles

Front Lower both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 123,326 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,809 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,792 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 66,920 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,484 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 50,074 miles

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 21 May 2012 43,064 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 42,899 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 37,111 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 HGE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

MJ08 HGE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 HGE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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