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PE08 JXT

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,494 mi
Last recorded160,494 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 JXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 160,494 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 160,494 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,454 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 136,454 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,894 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 26 Jan 2018 129,894 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Pass 27 Jan 2017 126,090 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 126,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,933 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

play nearside inner tie rod

undertrays fitted covering underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,296 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

child seats fitted not allowing inspection seat belts

play nearside inner tie rod

undertray fitted covering underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 92,669 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 78,260 miles

air bag lihgt on

Pass 28 Feb 2012 62,244 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 48,908 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 48,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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 JXT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 JXT, 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 JXT registered?

PE08 JXT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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