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YN08 JZG

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 JZG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 72,042 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Sep 2022 63,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mounting bearing broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 47,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,368 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear axle bushs parting

Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear axle bushs parting

Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,225 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 29 Mar 2016 28,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,399 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 25,353 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2014 21,639 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 21,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 17,168 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 14,998 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 11,324 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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YN08 JZG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YN08 JZG, 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 YN08 JZG registered?

YN08 JZG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YN08 JZG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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