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SJ08 YKV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,955 mi
Last recorded54,955 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 54,955 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,756 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,032 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 51,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 46,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 43,031 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,393 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,687 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 30,629 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,680 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 21,680 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 YKV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ08 YKV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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