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YJ08 DBV

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,555 mi
Last recorded78,555 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,422 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working lens missing bulb holder corroded (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,168 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play both ns/os rack ends (slight) (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,114 miles

Advice slight play in n/side rackend

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,114 miles

Advice slight play in n/side rackend

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,839 miles

slight play in ns rack end

Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,151 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 31,151 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,887 miles

both front tyres 3mm outer edges

plsy in both steering arm knuckles

slight brake bind rear wheels

Fail 8 Dec 2011 26,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres 3mm outer edges

plsy in both steering arm knuckles

slight brake bind rear wheels

Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,252 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 DBV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ08 DBV, 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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YJ08 DBV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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