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PJ08 VRZ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,370 mi
Last recorded102,370 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 VRZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 102,370 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,768 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 99,762 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Coolant leak back of cylinder head

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2024 97,262 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 95,355 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 95,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,142 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both wishbones + bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,892 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 15 Nov 2018 79,699 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,653 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 71,419 miles

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

Offside Front headlight beam image slightly deteriorated

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,756 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 65,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,427 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight stepping to treads.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 62,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres have slight stepping to treads.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,409 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,149 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,148 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,071 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,649 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 VRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

PJ08 VRZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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