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PJ08 MWN

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

253,251 mi
Last recorded253,251 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 MWN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 253,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 2 Oct 2020 253,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 25 Sep 2020 252,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 239,329 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 239,328 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 212,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 212,422 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 189,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2017 189,211 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 167,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2016 167,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2015 142,839 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust rubber worn

Fail 21 Sep 2015 142,837 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust rubber worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 123,639 miles

centre and rear exhaust mounts poor

slight play in both sides of rack

Pass 1 Oct 2013 96,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 67,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,422 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,970 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 37,595 miles

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

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

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 MWN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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