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PJ08 EPL

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,980 mi
Last recorded80,980 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 EPL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,980 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 80,977 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 78,801 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,225 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 66,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,904 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 12 Apr 2018 57,904 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,902 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 44,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,715 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear brake disc corroding

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 28 Mar 2011 19,789 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear brake disc corroding

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 EPL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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