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SJI 961

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,704 mi
Last recorded29,704 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 961
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 29,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear brake disc swept faces showing corrosion and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

most suspension components are showing corrosion including front and rear shockabsorber bodies.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 29,596 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s swept faces have slight corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

most suspension components are showing corrosion including shockabsorber bodies.

Pass 9 Aug 2022 29,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front and drivers side front shockabsorbers extremely rusty no leaks though

slight play in handbrake mechanism

Fail 9 Aug 2022 29,426 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side front and drivers side front shockabsorbers extremely rusty no leaks though

slight play in handbrake mechanism

Pass 2 Aug 2021 28,782 miles

Front And rear shock absorber bodies showing corrosion.

Nearside Front Inner N/s/f steering rack inner joint has slight play.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,390 miles

Front and rear brake disc swept faces showing surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 28,174 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 27,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 26,782 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded and pitted to inner faces

Fail 10 Jul 2017 26,782 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly tight (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs corroded and pitted to inner faces

Pass 25 Jul 2016 25,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,043 miles

all brake discs corroded to inner faces

rear view mirror missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 23,425 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 19,291 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre and both front tyres low tread

rear brakre discs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 19,291 miles

nearside rear tyre and both front tyres low tread

rear brakre discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 15,119 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,600 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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SJI 961 is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SJI 961, 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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SJI 961 is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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