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SJ08 YKK

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,116 mi
Last recorded135,116 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 135,116 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 135,113 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front possible wheel bearing / unable to check bearing properly

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,608 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 99,608 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

expansion bottle level low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,607 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,607 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,621 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the wear band

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,621 miles

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

both front tyres are just legal

both rear tyres worn close to the wear band

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,353 miles

noise from o/s front top strutt mount

slight movement detected at o/s front of steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,078 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 YKK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

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

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