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VK08 JXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,893 mi
Last recorded121,893 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 JXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 121,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

poor running

Fail 16 Jul 2024 121,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

poor running

Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,156 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust smoking after idle period - engine knock

Fail 11 Jul 2023 118,156 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust smoking after idle period - engine knock

Pass 15 Jul 2022 113,084 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 113,082 miles

Emissions not tested no oil / coolant and heavy smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all on edges (5.2.3 (e))

no coolant in reservoir

oil below minimum

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2020 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS & OS ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS & OS ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,695 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3mm + heavy outer edge wear bald

Offside Front tyre 3/4 mm edge wear

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (3.5.1i)

coolant low

engine oil low topped up for test

free play inner steering rack joints

Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3mm + heavy outer edge wear bald

Offside Front tyre 3/4 mm edge wear

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (3.5.1i)

coolant low

engine oil low topped up for test

free play inner steering rack joints

Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,657 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

free play, inner steering rack joint(s)

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 22 Apr 2017 77,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers to be tested in conjunction with washers during re-examination (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front and both rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

free play, inner steering rack joint(s)

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,441 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and both rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread

offside rear road wheel damaged and corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 61,175 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and both rear shock absorber casings corroded

nearside rear tyre worn badly on outer edge of tread

offside rear road wheel damaged and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 53,541 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 46,675 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,916 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,801 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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VK08 JXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue 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 VK08 JXZ, 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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VK08 JXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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