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SJ08 YHZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 98,875 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,103 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corroding

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2022 87,103 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroding

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

hand brake high

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,795 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,794 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wiper blades deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 56,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 50,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 42,213 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 42,131 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,627 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 28,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 23,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,950 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 YHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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