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SJ08 YJN

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,947 mi
Last recorded89,947 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YJN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,152 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 69,942 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor damage to bonnet

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

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

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Minor damage to bonnet

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Rear Slight play in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (205/55/16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective Under inflated ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,681 miles

all tyres close to legal limit

both front track rod ends slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 5 Nov 2016 47,681 miles

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

all tyres close to legal limit

both front track rod ends slight play

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joints (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 28,696 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 25,929 miles

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

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

both front steering rack leg ends have slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,929 miles

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

both front steering rack leg ends have slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,236 miles

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 21 Mar 2013 22,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,042 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

majic tree taken of mirror on seat

os/f tyre on safety bands

slight play in steering arms[front]

ns/f tyre on min tread

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,042 miles

majic tree taken of mirror on seat

os/f tyre on safety bands

slight play in steering arms[front]

ns/f tyre on min tread

Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,448 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 YJN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJN, 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 YJN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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