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PX55 JCZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,200 mi
Last recorded96,200 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 JCZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 87,585 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 77,633 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 72,276 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 64,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise high level stop lamp not working. unable to prove connection.

advise nearside front tyre wall damaged! no ply or cord exposed at time of test. advise replacement.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 51,983 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 51,983 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,099 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 17 Jul 2010 36,473 miles

slight play found in o/s steering arm

Fail 17 Jul 2010 36,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

slight play found in o/s steering arm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,100 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 29,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,478 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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PX55 JCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 PX55 JCZ, 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 PX55 JCZ registered?

PX55 JCZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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