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PJ08 ZVG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ZVG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 109,298 miles

Engine noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 109,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 103,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 98,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,113 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 89,113 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 78,666 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 5 May 2018 69,272 miles

Emission too low to provide print out

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 5 May 2018 69,272 miles

Emission too low to provide print out

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 4 May 2017 60,218 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 60,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 50,212 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 50,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding 22kg (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding 25kg (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,003 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,003 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 29,081 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 16,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 16,138 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 11,008 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 ZVG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

PJ08 ZVG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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