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SJ08 YJU

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,171 mi
Last recorded104,171 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YJU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,171 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,134 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 98,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 98,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 90,650 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,650 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust hanger mounting deteriorated/not insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2016 78,605 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working x1 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust hanger mounting deteriorated/not insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,127 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 65,126 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 63,445 miles

Slight play in nearside front trackrod.

Fail 18 Apr 2014 63,445 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in nearside front trackrod.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 52,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 52,075 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 52,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 46,098 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,068 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 YJU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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