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YL08 JLX

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,299 mi
Last recorded83,299 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JLX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 83,299 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 78,704 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 69,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 62,697 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 62,697 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,957 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 54,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,301 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 51,301 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 46,912 miles

Front o/s n/s tyre outer edges worn

Fail 4 Dec 2017 46,912 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front o/s n/s tyre outer edges worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 43,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,461 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,487 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 31,284 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 29,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 25,300 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 24,124 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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YL08 JLX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL08 JLX, 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 YL08 JLX registered?

YL08 JLX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YL08 JLX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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