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YJ08 LTE

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,241 mi
Last recorded92,241 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2022 92,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,175 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 88,175 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,853 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2019 74,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front strut top bearing collapsed

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 74,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front strut top bearing collapsed

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 71,328 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 71,327 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 69,777 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,895 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 15 Jun 2016 63,895 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack end

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

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

oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 26 Jun 2015 58,061 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,061 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 45,045 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,850 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,850 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,707 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 LTE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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