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YJ08 GNZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,825 mi
Last recorded81,825 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 81,825 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 71,166 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,622 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 64,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread and worn on inner and outer edges (205/50r17)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,943 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,093 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking at tread

slight corrossion front brake disc inner faces

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,487 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 26,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 26,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,740 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 GNZ 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 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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

YJ08 GNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is YJ08 GNZ safe to buy?

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