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PJ08 OWP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,637 mi
Last recorded115,637 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 OWP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,637 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2020 112,131 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2020 112,131 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front inner lower rear suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s front inner lower suspension bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 106,145 miles

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

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

exhaust shows signs of corrosion throughout

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,782 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 82,917 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,448 miles

Ball joint has slight play both tie rod inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 70,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play both tie rod inner joints (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,050 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 47,584 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,907 miles

Nearside Front 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 OWP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black 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 OWP, 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 OWP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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