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MJ08 HHD

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,680 mi
Last recorded89,680 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 HHD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,680 miles

Nearside Rear lamp water ingressed

Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

dampness around fuel tank

Pass 5 Feb 2025 87,077 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp water ingressed (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside mirror casing loose

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

signs of fuel leak around fuel tank area

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,175 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel leak tank area

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,906 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel leak around fuel tank area

Fail 22 Feb 2023 80,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel leak around fuel tank area

Pass 28 Jan 2022 77,709 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 77,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 74,905 miles

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

Misting of diesel around fuel tank

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 74,905 miles

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

Misting of diesel around fuel tank

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 72,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 69,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 66,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 62,089 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,325 miles

Front both brake discs corroded

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 53,712 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

Fail 16 Jan 2015 53,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres deteriorated/cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2014 49,767 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2014 49,763 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,771 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,996 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,035 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 33,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HHD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HHD, 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 HHD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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