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SJ08 YKR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,824 mi
Last recorded116,824 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 YKR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,824 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 116,821 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 93,353 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2017 93,353 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 80,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,004 miles

Handbrake lever handle loose.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn and scored surface

Fail 4 Jul 2015 67,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Handbrake lever handle loose.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn and scored surface

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of both rear discs scored

offside front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner face of both rear discs scored

offside front tyre has slight damage to outter sidewall

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,652 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 38,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

front discs

rear discs badly worn and pitted

Pass 14 May 2011 32,640 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 31,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,636 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 YKR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ08 YKR shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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