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NA08 YJS

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,638 mi
Last recorded111,638 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 YJS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front wipers slightly blurry

Fail 29 Oct 2016 111,638 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear parking (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly blurry

Fail 26 Jul 2016 111,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 90,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2015 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 73,154 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,348 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,103 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 52,103 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,065 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2011 43,065 miles

advise n/s/f mirror cracked

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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NA08 YJS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NA08 YJS, 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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NA08 YJS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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