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YJ08 DBY

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,671 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 51,671 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,729 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

OSR tyre cracking up in treads and outer sidewall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,696 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,375 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 16,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 16,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 12,771 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 6,743 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 DBY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DBY, 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 DBY registered?

YJ08 DBY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is YJ08 DBY safe to buy?

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