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MV08 MJF

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,847 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,670 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 112,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 111,842 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 111,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,890 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,248 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,618 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 106,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front window in op

Rear wiper in op

Fail 25 Feb 2020 106,366 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front window in op

Rear brake disc,s very rusty

Rear wiper in op

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

Fail 18 Feb 2019 106,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 103,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 103,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,941 miles

Nearside Front monitor tyre wear

Offside panel and door damage

Fail 8 Mar 2016 101,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front monitor tyre wear

Offside panel and door damage

Pass 6 Feb 2015 91,732 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,553 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,553 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,953 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 67,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,626 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,992 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV08 MJF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MV08 MJF, 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 MV08 MJF registered?

MV08 MJF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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