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MJ08 YPK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,405 mi
Last recorded98,405 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YPK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 98,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 80,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,519 miles

O/s/f & N/s/f windows inoperative.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,519 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working of2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f & N/s/f windows inoperative.

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,493 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 52,512 miles

BOTH Front Windows do not open.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 52,512 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH Front Windows do not open.

N/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,216 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers slightly worn

Fail 20 May 2011 20,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 20,623 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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MJ08 YPK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MJ08 YPK, 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 MJ08 YPK registered?

MJ08 YPK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 May 2008.

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