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YJ08 DDE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,140 mi
Last recorded60,140 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ08 DDE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,140 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 60,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted pad 60% left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side rear brake discs rusting

Fail 11 Sep 2020 56,345 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted pad 60% left (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

off side rear brake discs rusting

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,712 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 35,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,480 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,385 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,620 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,627 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 12,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,345 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2011 7,753 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 DDE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DDE, 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 DDE registered?

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

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