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PJ08 MWM

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

111,249 mi
Last recorded111,249 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 MWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 111,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,957 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Sep 2021 90,272 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,030 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,462 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 73,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 69,789 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 64,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 59,856 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 57,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,034 miles

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

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 MWM is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

PJ08 MWM is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is PJ08 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ08 MWM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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