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PJ08 EPF

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,674 mi
Last recorded141,674 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 EPF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 141,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 134,823 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,720 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,712 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,828 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 113,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 May 2019 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker mounting has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 111,078 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker mounting has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 106,298 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 106,298 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 99,499 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2016 93,378 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 93,365 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play rackend (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rackend (2.2.B.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 85,999 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,862 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,862 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,903 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 39,903 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,234 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 27,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,671 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,749 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 EPF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PJ08 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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