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MJ08 MZL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,270 mi
Last recorded119,270 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 MZL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 119,270 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 119,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure last two hangers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 104,519 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,485 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,110 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule TWO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES-FOUR FERRULES CORRODED (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,622 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 77,621 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,983 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 73,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,464 miles

Offside Front Upper spring mount bearing notchy

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside lower coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,653 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 65,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 59,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,277 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,946 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 23,448 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,079 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 MZL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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