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OV08 MJE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,743 mi
Last recorded69,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 MJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 69,743 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,961 miles

both rear tyrea close to legal limit

Fail 25 Oct 2019 62,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

both rear tyrea close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 55,657 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,931 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,931 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,796 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 36,271 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 36,271 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 27,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,014 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,096 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 4,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 3,957 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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OV08 MJE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV08 MJE, 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 OV08 MJE registered?

OV08 MJE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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