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ST08 JGZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 JGZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 114,918 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 114,918 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Offside drivers door window wont operate.

audible sound from horn is slightly low.

Fail 17 Apr 2019 100,003 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted is protruding at off side and is insecure. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item hanging from internal rear view mirror. ()

Offside drivers door window wont operate.

audible sound from horn is slightly low.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,310 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,327 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 53,206 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 53,204 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,942 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 41,941 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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ST08 JGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ST08 JGZ, 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 ST08 JGZ registered?

ST08 JGZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is ST08 JGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 JGZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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