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RJ08 YXH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,028 mi
Last recorded140,028 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YXH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 140,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 126,839 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2023 126,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2022 122,300 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES CORRODED

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2022 122,298 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDES CORRODED

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2021 109,218 miles

(BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2021 109,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

(BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 101,544 miles

BOTTOM COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES CORROSION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2019 91,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 56,304 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 May 2016 41,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 May 2016 40,827 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 May 2015 25,611 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2014 23,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 20,495 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 20,495 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 16,811 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)

n/s/f tyre nailed

Pass 23 May 2011 13,827 miles

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

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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RJ08 YXH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ08 YXH, 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 RJ08 YXH registered?

RJ08 YXH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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