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SJ08 YHU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YHU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 83,019 miles

HEATSHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 24 May 2024 81,117 miles

Nearside Front slight play in tie rod end

Fail 9 May 2024 81,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 79,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 79,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor insecure (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged sensor insecure (1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 79,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle shocker broken (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded and fouling wheel (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front shockers badly also both road springs

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 75,612 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,672 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 63,458 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,839 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 52,839 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,792 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,297 miles

front disc corroded

rear disc pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 45,297 miles

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

front disc corroded

rear disc pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,424 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 34,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 34,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 30,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,668 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,425 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 YHU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YHU, 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 SJ08 YHU registered?

SJ08 YHU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 YHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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