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YH08 JJE

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,367 mi
Last recorded93,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JJE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,367 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 93,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 83,762 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 83,762 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 83,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 78,476 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 78,476 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 72,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,484 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,176 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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YH08 JJE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YH08 JJE, 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 YH08 JJE registered?

YH08 JJE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YH08 JJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 JJE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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