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RJ08 LJN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 LJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 142,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 142,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 139,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 135,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Fail 26 May 2023 135,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end and inner tie arm as play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top suspension mount as play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light flashes when repeater is on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,326 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 131,326 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and rear ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 127,816 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 122,433 miles

Nearside Front SUBRAME BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 16 Jun 2020 122,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SUBRAME BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,532 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,732 miles

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

both rear tyre valves, perished/split

Fail 23 Jul 2018 105,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear tyre valves, perished/split

Pass 15 Jul 2017 92,777 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 92,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,749 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 79,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Offside Front 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 68,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 65,772 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,062 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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RJ08 LJN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RJ08 LJN, 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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RJ08 LJN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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