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MJ57 OKB

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 OKB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,189 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play i top mounts

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,967 miles

play in lower arms

Fail 15 Oct 2020 100,967 miles

play in lower arms

Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board rear hanger (6.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage on n/s sill

Fail 24 Mar 2018 86,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage on n/s sill

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,186 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,186 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 72,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,463 miles

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,458 miles

Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,066 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch covers damaged

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Fail 9 Jan 2014 55,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f inner wheel arch covers damaged

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack arm

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,116 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 45,116 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 32,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged

n/s sill and jacking point damaged

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack end

Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,035 miles

both front inner wheel arch covers damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s sill and jacking point damaged

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack end

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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MJ57 OKB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 MJ57 OKB, 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 MJ57 OKB registered?

MJ57 OKB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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