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MA08 JYB

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,903 mi
Last recorded128,903 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,903 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 128,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 128,250 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 127,434 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 127,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 124,564 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 124,564 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 118,773 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 118,773 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective earth fault on indicator (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 113,441 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 113,407 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 103,954 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner advice steering rack drum stick, play in inner ball joint

Fail 11 Jun 2016 93,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner advice steering rack drum stick, play in inner ball joint

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,768 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 82,768 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 63,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,686 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 53,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

deformation to sidewalls of offside front tyre.

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,976 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,237 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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MA08 JYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA08 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 MA08 JYB registered?

MA08 JYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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