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MJ08 TWM

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,034 mi
Last recorded128,034 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 TWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 128,034 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 127,807 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2022 120,406 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 120,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,917 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 104,019 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,178 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,680 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 79,093 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,084 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,603 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,215 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,215 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,607 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,178 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 TWM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 TWM, 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 TWM registered?

MJ08 TWM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MJ08 TWM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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