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MA08 JYJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,573 mi
Last recorded79,573 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 79,573 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 79,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,071 miles

Battery loose

Cylinder 4 ignition coil loose

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,071 miles

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

Battery loose

Cylinder 4 ignition coil loose

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 76,684 miles

Battery loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2014 67,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,566 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,566 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,653 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,950 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,950 miles

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

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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MA08 JYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JYJ, 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 JYJ registered?

MA08 JYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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