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T28 CJS

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,339 mi
Last recorded104,339 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 CJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 104,339 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2024 102,295 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 102,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both main front to rear brake pipes corroded @ fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play nearside steering arm/tie rod balljoint worn to excess (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 100,265 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod

slight tightness in nearside rear brake

Fail 17 May 2023 100,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight play in nearside front track rod

slight tightness in nearside rear brake

Pass 7 May 2022 98,195 miles

rear axel holders heavily corroded

Fail 3 May 2022 98,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shocker heavily corroded advice changed soon

both front tyres worn on inner edges and low

rear axel holders heavily corroded

service light on

Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,122 miles

rear axle brake pipes slight coprrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2020 95,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle brake pipes slight coprrosion

service light on

Pass 13 May 2019 90,887 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2017 85,034 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 85,033 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

wipers smearing slight

Pass 20 Jul 2016 79,932 miles

Offside steering arm slight movement

Fail 20 Jul 2016 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside steering arm slight movement

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,180 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,961 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 72,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,023 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 65,426 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,414 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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T28 CJS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 T28 CJS, 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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T28 CJS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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