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RJ08 YYA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 YYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 76,448 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2018 76,448 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 73,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the sidewall

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 69,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly correded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 69,843 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly correded (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 61,552 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 61,552 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 48,312 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,912 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 36,565 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play nearside steering rack end

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play nearside steering rack end

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,731 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear disks worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 27,731 miles

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

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

rear disks worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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 YYA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RJ08 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

RJ08 YYA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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