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YA08 GKJ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GKJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 93,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,459 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 91,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,558 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 67,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 56,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,849 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,849 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,127 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 38,127 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,083 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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YA08 GKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YA08 GKJ, 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 YA08 GKJ registered?

YA08 GKJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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