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SG08 JRX

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 JRX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,392 miles

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Under trays present

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,952 miles

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

NOISE FROM REAR AXLE

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 95,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

NOISE FROM REAR AXLE

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 91,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 91,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 84,635 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 84,635 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHING WITH INDICATOR (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,323 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 78,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,486 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 72,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 69,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,295 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 65,295 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 60,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,370 miles

BOTH WIPERS DRAGING. UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2015 46,366 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,709 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 38,321 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 38,321 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,268 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 30,267 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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SG08 JRX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue 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 SG08 JRX, 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 SG08 JRX registered?

SG08 JRX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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