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YJ08 WYS

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,518 mi
Last recorded58,518 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 58,518 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 58,501 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,358 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 56,544 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres are in poor condition and perished

Pass 22 Feb 2018 51,156 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 51,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 47,650 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 43,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 37,613 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 37,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 May 2014 35,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 33,758 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perishing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 29,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,607 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 WYS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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