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MJ08 KJO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,491 mi
Last recorded52,491 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KJO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 52,491 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 52,380 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 43,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,406 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 41,404 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 38,892 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 38,890 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 35,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 32,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In he tread depth area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In he tread depth area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In he tread depth area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In he tread depth area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 29,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged ((BOTH)) (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 28,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,029 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,246 miles

all tyres are perishing in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2015 14,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,332 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

passenger front seat dose not tilt to allow access to rear seats

Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,563 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 8,604 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,663 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 KJO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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