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SJ08 YKC

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 102,398 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,914 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,862 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,595 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,198 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 59,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 51,370 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 51,370 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,958 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 YKC 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 72.7%.

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 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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

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

Is SJ08 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ08 YKC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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