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PG08 JVY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,454 mi
Last recorded102,454 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 JVY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 102,454 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering rack/tie rod ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,028 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,155 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 98,155 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,531 miles

Wear/play o/s steering tie rod.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 88,531 miles

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

Wear/play o/s steering tie rod.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 85,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 79,064 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,063 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,954 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder and near legal limit.

Slight buckle n/s/r outer wheel rim.

Slight wear/play o/s/f steering tie rod.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,906 miles

*Noise n/s/r wheel bearing*

*Wear/play n/s/f bottom ball joint*

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders and near/on legal limit

Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders and low tread

Signs of grease n/s/f inner CV gaiter

Slight dimming both rear lamps

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,654 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,171 miles

Slight weep n/s inner CV gaiter

Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,984 miles

Crack in o/s of windscreen

N/s/r tyre near legal limit

Rear brake pads worn low

Wear/play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,226 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,024 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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PG08 JVY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PG08 JVY, 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 PG08 JVY registered?

PG08 JVY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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