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PJ08 BDF

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,322 mi
Last recorded92,322 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 BDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 92,322 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 92,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust joint ,will require re sealing not replacing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 82,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,833 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,890 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 79,852 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,896 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 76,721 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,765 miles

Engine covers fitted and Undertrays fitted time of test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,473 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,980 miles

Offside steering arm some movement but still within limit

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

rear brake balance just within limit 27%

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,879 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 56,876 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre tread very low worn on inner shoulder and loose item inside tyre

offside rear tyre tread very low and worn on shoulders

Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 47,222 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 31,401 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,683 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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PJ08 BDF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ08 BDF, 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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PJ08 BDF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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