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YN08 AWJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,609 mi
Last recorded122,609 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 AWJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,823 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 117,823 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 113,541 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 28 Dec 2018 113,541 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 104,200 miles

Nearside Front Slight play nearside front

Offside front wheel slight play

Offside rear Tyre out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2017 104,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel slight play

Offside rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,732 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 99,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top mounting (2.2.D.1)

both front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2015 90,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut top mounting (2.2.D.1)

both front steering rack inner joints have slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,034 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 85,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,270 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,270 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,523 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 59,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,673 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,673 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BODY DAMAGE IS VISABLE ALONG N/S.

BODY DAMAGE IS VISABLE AT O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH.

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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YN08 AWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YN08 AWJ, 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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YN08 AWJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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