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AV08 YPJ

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,681 mi
Last recorded109,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YPJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,681 miles

Both front inner rack joints slight play

Rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Dec 2020 102,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel bearings noisy on rotation

Pass 1 Jul 2019 94,160 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

Pass 2 Jul 2018 85,788 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing one dges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 28 Jun 2018 85,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing one dges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2017 76,387 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 29 Jun 2017 76,387 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 May 2016 63,314 miles

spanner warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2015 51,013 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,746 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 37,675 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 25,011 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,924 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S + O/S REAR OUTER SEATS

Fail 13 Jun 2012 16,924 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED TO N/S + O/S REAR OUTER SEATS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,744 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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AV08 YPJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV08 YPJ, 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 AV08 YPJ registered?

AV08 YPJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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