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NY08 JJX

2008 Renault Megane

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,090 mi
Last recorded88,090 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY08 JJX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,090 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,526 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 82,542 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 82,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,418 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,455 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 61,827 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,817 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 59,817 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,666 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 35,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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NY08 JJX is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NY08 JJX, 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 NY08 JJX registered?

NY08 JJX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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