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PJ08 EPO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

78,592 mi
Last recorded78,592 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,647 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 72,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 69,331 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Fail 26 Oct 2020 68,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,952 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 65,951 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,450 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 62,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,442 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,442 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low around inner and outer tread.

Nearside headlight slightly dim when dipped.

Offside Front tyre is wearing low around inner and outer tread.

Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing low around inner and outer tread.

Nearside headlight slightly dim when dipped.

Offside Front tyre is wearing low around inner and outer tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 45,089 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 43,186 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,097 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner face.

Fail 21 Feb 2014 36,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at nearside.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering rack inner track rod end at nearside.

Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,274 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 30,111 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,487 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,423 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 EPO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EPO, 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 PJ08 EPO registered?

PJ08 EPO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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