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MJ08 HGG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,183 mi
Last recorded61,183 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2026 61,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 55,812 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 55,809 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor and affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edger 0mm and close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,064 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,564 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 51,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,445 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 47,049 miles

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

Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Slight brake bind

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,348 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (7.4.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,519 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,302 miles

rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,352 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,673 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 24,567 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,845 miles

both rear brake slight bind after being applied but free off after use

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 HGG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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