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PE08 JWU

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,912 mi
Last recorded85,912 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 JWU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2021 85,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust hanger rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut and cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated Offside and Nearside rears (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,773 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror and screen Old tax disc holder removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and Nearside door windows not opening

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 82,773 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on, did go off for a short while but then came back on again (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Offside and nearside front inner faces pitted and wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror and screen Old tax disc holder removed ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside and Nearside door windows not opening

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside and nearside rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,949 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust rubber split, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

both front windows unable to open

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,168 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,109 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 70,109 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,627 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 64,627 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear main axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,602 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 54,182 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front wing mirror cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,824 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2011 32,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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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PE08 JWU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PE08 JWU, 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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PE08 JWU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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