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PJ08 OVK

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,569 mi
Last recorded157,569 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 157,569 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2025 157,566 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,691 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 143,691 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 140,524 miles

Offside Front Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 140,520 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip broken. Cv joint grease dried up (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Fuel pipes corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 136,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,441 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,394 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipe unions corroded.

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 130,232 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front to rear brake pipe unions corroded.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 126,841 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 126,841 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 121,725 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front top strut mount slightly worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 113,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,417 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 81,401 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,912 miles

windows tinted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 17,405 miles

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,960 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 16,957 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 OVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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