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YJ08 DAO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,426 mi
Last recorded77,426 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DAO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,426 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner Rack End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 75,515 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,078 miles

Front Brake Discs Worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 65,285 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,847 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,606 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 41,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 41,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,456 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 23 Feb 2013 39,438 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls badly perished

Fail 25 Feb 2012 31,888 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,888 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,659 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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YJ08 DAO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YJ08 DAO, 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 YJ08 DAO registered?

YJ08 DAO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YJ08 DAO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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