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SO57 JFX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,921 mi
Last recorded40,921 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 JFX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 40,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 39,233 miles

Front Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 38,389 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 38,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 36,812 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 35,097 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 33,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 32,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 32,261 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 31,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 31,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 28,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 28,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 26,181 miles

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2014 20,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 20,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,148 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 18,148 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 16,189 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 16,189 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,014 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

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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SO57 JFX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SO57 JFX, 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 SO57 JFX registered?

SO57 JFX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is SO57 JFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 JFX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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