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SJ08 YBC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YBC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 68,915 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 68,915 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 65,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 61,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,373 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,999 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

o/s headlamp pattern becoming deteriorated

slight play in o/s steering arm/rack

Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all brake discs becoming corroded

both rear shock absorbers becoming corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing and becoming worn on outer edge

o/s headlamp pattern becoming deteriorated

o/s/f tyre perishing

slight play in o/s steering arm/rack

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,008 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 20 Jan 2021 52,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear brake discs becoming corroded

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,328 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

n/s/r wheel slightly distorted on inner rim

o/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

slight corrosion to front brake discs

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,292 miles

Nearside Rear Inner slight distortion to wheel rim

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

both rear indicators becoming pale

slight deterioration to rear exhaust rubber mount

Fail 22 Jan 2019 45,292 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner slight distortion to wheel rim

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

both rear indicators becoming pale

slight deterioration to rear exhaust rubber mount

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn to 3mm

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear wheel slightly distorted on inner rims

Pass 26 Jan 2017 35,661 miles

Front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 31,574 miles

both rear indicators becoming pale

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,839 miles

both rear indicators becoming pale

Pass 7 Jan 2014 24,990 miles

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

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded on inner faces

Fail 7 Jan 2014 24,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front brake discs becoming corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jan 2013 22,038 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

inner face of front brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 22,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

inner face of front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SJ08 YBC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ08 YBC, 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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SJ08 YBC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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