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RE08 JYJ

2008 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,986 mi
Last recorded153,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JYJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 153,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2020 153,986 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 150,010 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner joint on rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 145,561 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 145,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 137,863 miles

both rack ends slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 130,602 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,072 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,072 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,699 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 101,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 79,743 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,971 miles

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

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

both front inner track rod joints have slight play

Fail 31 Mar 2011 55,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner track rod joints have slight play

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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RE08 JYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RE08 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 RE08 JYJ registered?

RE08 JYJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is RE08 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 JYJ shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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