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YF08 JBZ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 JBZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 86,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened may have wrong spring not located properly but no directional control affected /secure (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 86,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened may have wrong spring not located properly but no directional control affected /secure (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 83,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 71,396 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,464 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,307 miles

Front brake discs corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2019 62,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2018 57,580 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 57,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,799 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,854 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 39,984 miles

n/s/f wheel bent

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 26,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,446 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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YF08 JBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF08 JBZ, 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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YF08 JBZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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