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YL08 JOH

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,663 mi
Last recorded97,663 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 97,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 96,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 94,846 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,615 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 92,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,266 miles

Both rear brakes slightly binding.

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

Rear brake discs pitted.

Stone chips on the windscreen.

n/s/f tyre perishing.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 88,233 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 78,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,420 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 54,365 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,395 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,787 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 14,787 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,557 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 JOH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

YL08 JOH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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