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Y16 JMD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 JMD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,178 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass has damage

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2018 98,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror glass has damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,612 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread edge only (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,612 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread edge only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 73,481 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 66,785 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,297 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 49,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,694 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,399 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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Y16 JMD 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 Y16 JMD, 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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Y16 JMD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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