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DN08 JYB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,991 mi
Last recorded160,991 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 JYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 160,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Wing, bumper and bonnet impact damaged.

Fail 1 Aug 2023 160,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wing, bumper and bonnet impact damaged.

Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,700 miles

Nearside Front TYRE MANGLED

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH TAIL LAMPS AND INDICATORS (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 139,308 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 139,144 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 132,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 122,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 122,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 111,070 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 111,070 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2017 100,432 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 100,427 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,168 miles

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

nearside front bearing slightly rough when wheel rotated

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,691 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,718 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,641 miles

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

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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DN08 JYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN08 JYB, 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 DN08 JYB registered?

DN08 JYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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