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MJ08 YTO

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

190,521 mi
Last recorded190,521 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 YTO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 190,521 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

damage to o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Jan 2018 185,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 176,238 miles

Front advice n/s and o/s front brake disc judder

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front (3.5.1i)

Front front wippers worn

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s steering rack end worn (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear o/s rear wing to bumper damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2015 167,620 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 167,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 158,194 miles

advice n/s and o/s front top shocker mountins nosy

Fail 1 Jul 2014 158,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

advice n/s and o/s front top shocker mountins nosy

Pass 13 Jun 2013 146,679 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW KEEP CHECKS,,NAIL IN O/S/R ALSO,..

CHIPS SCREEN,...

FRONT PADS VERY LOW ADVUISE RENEW SOON,,,,REAR PADS LOW ADVISE CHECKS..

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR DRAG LINK PLAY BOTTOM JOINT,,ALSO PERISHED RUBBER LOWER BALL JOINT KEEP CHECKS..

N/S/R INNER RIM DAMAGE ON ALLOY KEEP CHECKS//

PLAY IN LOWER BALL JOINT O/S/F KEEP CHECKS..

Pass 27 Jun 2012 128,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 112,087 miles

advise n/s/f foglight lense damaged

advise play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack tie rods ball joints

Fail 15 Jun 2011 112,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/f foglight lense damaged

advise play in n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack tie rods ball joints

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 YTO is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ08 YTO, 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 YTO registered?

MJ08 YTO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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