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XX55 JMA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX55 JMA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,239 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 87,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 84,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 81,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 78,921 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,114 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 73,114 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,417 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 68,416 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,835 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

Fail 11 Dec 2019 64,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perished

Pass 5 Dec 2018 61,805 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,744 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear over axle brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 55,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s screenwash jet needs attention

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Jul 2013 45,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,550 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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XX55 JMA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XX55 JMA, 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 XX55 JMA registered?

XX55 JMA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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