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SJ08 YKA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,630 mi
Last recorded50,630 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YKA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 43,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Fail 24 Oct 2018 43,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 40,161 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,464 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 25,317 miles

both rear tyres near the wearbands

Pass 8 Mar 2013 21,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 14,621 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 YKA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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