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WX08 YJA

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,928 mi
Last recorded98,928 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 YJA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,675 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 93,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 89,028 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2017 81,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (black) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2017 81,456 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (black) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,407 miles

Nearside Front tread inner shoulder worn off

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm+inner shoulder worn off (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 74,407 miles

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

Nearside Front tread inner shoulder worn off

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm+inner shoulder worn off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,140 miles

washer solution thick reqs cleaning out

Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,662 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,364 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 43,240 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 33,013 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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WX08 YJA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc 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 WX08 YJA, 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 WX08 YJA registered?

WX08 YJA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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