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SJ08 YBS

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YBS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 122,630 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 122,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack rods

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 rear ()

n/s steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 13 Sep 2018 118,696 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 rear ()

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

n/s steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,585 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 117,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both front (4.2.A.1a)

low reading from offside handbrake

offside rear brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,544 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 107,544 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 103,216 miles

play from near side steering rack rod

Fail 6 May 2015 103,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

all brake discs pitted

play from near side steering rack rod

Pass 12 May 2014 97,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 87,158 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 20 May 2013 87,158 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 22 May 2012 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,105 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 YBS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SJ08 YBS, 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 YBS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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