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PE08 JXG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

130,401 mi
Last recorded130,401 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 JXG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 130,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam replace bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 125,688 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 125,688 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,477 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 116,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,663 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 105,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm o/s and n/s (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 29 May 2015 89,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 89,711 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,999 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,838 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,271 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 56,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

off side and near side rear disc rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,259 miles

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

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

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

off side and near side rear disc rusted

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 JXG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 JXG, 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 PE08 JXG registered?

PE08 JXG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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