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YJ57 AOE

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,100 mi
Last recorded99,100 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 AOE
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 99,100 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tierod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 99,067 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,392 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front front fog lights are not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,392 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front wheels (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front front fog lights are not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 69,739 miles

play in o/s inner track rod

Pass 24 Nov 2017 61,315 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,982 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,252 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' may spread (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 40,252 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' may spread (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,037 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,535 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,442 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 14,604 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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YJ57 AOE is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver 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 YJ57 AOE, 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 YJ57 AOE registered?

YJ57 AOE is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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