2008 Renault Megane 1.6L Petrol · DS57 RXJ
2008 Renault Megane (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 32,107 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT MEGANE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS57 RXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 32,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS57 RXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Renault Megane (DS57 RXJ) between January 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DS57 RXJ Mileage History
- 21/01/202231,262 mi
- 28/12/202231,656 mi+394 mi
- 06/12/202331,862 mi+206 mi
- 25/11/202432,107 mi+245 mi
- 26/11/202432,107 mi
Average of roughly 297 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Megane Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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