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SJ08 YBO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,237 mi
Last recorded132,237 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YBO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 132,237 miles

Accelerator pedal missing

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 132,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV JOINT NOISY

ACCELERATOR PEDAL MISSING

Pass 2 Jan 2020 124,351 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 114,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2019 114,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,826 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 102,680 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,936 miles

Front both front steering arms have play

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2016 81,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,567 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,459 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 44,410 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,870 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,637 miles

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 YBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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