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SJ08 HXT

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,254 mi
Last recorded70,254 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 HXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,254 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 70,227 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 68,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,067 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 65,267 miles

Offside Rear tread cracked

Pass 24 May 2017 63,341 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 63,341 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,827 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel offside front inner track rod has play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,955 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,941 miles

Nearside front suspension sensor link arm missing.

Nearside rear suspension height sensor link arm insecure.

Fail 4 Jun 2013 50,941 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside front suspension sensor link arm missing.

Nearside rear suspension height sensor link arm insecure.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,975 miles

Front Height sensor arm missing.

Rear height sensor arm disconnected.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 45,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet stay insecure.

Front Height sensor arm missing.

Rear height sensor arm disconnected.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,289 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 41,289 miles

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

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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SJ08 HXT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ08 HXT, 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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SJ08 HXT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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