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PJ08 VBE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,678 mi
Last recorded53,678 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 53,678 miles

Front wiper blades are worn and smeary - starting to split

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

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has some play

Offside rear light lens is cracked/damaged

Fail 7 May 2024 53,678 miles

Front wiper blades are worn and smeary - starting to split

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

Nearside front inner steering rack joint has some play

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear light lens is cracked/damaged

Pass 10 May 2023 51,856 miles

Brake fluid appears dark in reservoir

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

Play noted nearside inner steering joint

rear brake discs inner surfaces have some corrosion

Fail 10 May 2023 51,856 miles

Brake fluid appears dark in reservoir

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

Play noted nearside inner steering joint

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake discs inner surfaces have some corrosion

Pass 10 May 2022 48,384 miles

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

Slight play noted nearside inner track rod joint

offside and nearside rear brake discs inner surfaces have slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 45,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 41,946 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres have some wear across the tread and bald inner edges

both rear tyres have some wear across the tread

front brake discs and pads showing signs of wear

Pass 22 May 2018 38,373 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to perish and crack slightly

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Fail 22 May 2018 38,373 miles

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

all 4 tyres are starting to perish and crack slightly

nearside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 34,795 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 34,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

small chips in screen

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear Tyres perished

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 21,776 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2012 18,184 miles

small chips in Windscreen

nearside front Tyre has a screw in inner sidewall

Pass 31 May 2011 11,580 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 VBE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

PJ08 VBE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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