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PJ08 MDF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,282 mi
Last recorded123,282 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 MDF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 113,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,649 miles

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joints play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 93,320 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod play (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,037 miles

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

Front Inner brake discs worn/rusting/poor

Inner steering rack joints play

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner brake discs worn/rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,037 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Inner brake discs worn/rusting/poor

Inner steering rack joints play

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor (1.7.5a)

Rear Inner brake discs worn/rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 79,783 miles

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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,298 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre edges worn

both mirrors loose

front inner brake discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Fail 9 Jul 2014 72,298 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyre edges worn

both mirrors loose

front inner brake discs worn

rear brake pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2013 54,931 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jul 2013 54,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,301 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,274 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 27,617 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 MDF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

PJ08 MDF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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