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RE08 TJX

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,405 mi
Last recorded57,405 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 TJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 57,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center and rear exhaust mounts perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades skipping. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 54,127 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 50,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.85mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 46,108 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 42,314 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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 32,805 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 28,872 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 28,869 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,814 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 25,820 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 23,327 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 23,327 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 20,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,133 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 11,595 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Apr 2011 7,646 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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RE08 TJX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE08 TJX, 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 RE08 TJX registered?

RE08 TJX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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