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YS08 NJJ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,877 mi
Last recorded122,877 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 NJJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 122,877 miles

Central stop light? inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,877 miles

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

Central stop light? inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 120,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 114,936 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 114,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 110,559 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 190,253 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 190,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 96,171 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 96,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 83,461 miles

Front brake discs are worn

The n/s rear wheel rim is bent

Fail 12 May 2015 83,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

The n/s rear wheel rim is bent

Front brake discs are worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,502 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

green engine; zero emissions recorded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

green engine; zero emissions recorded

Pass 2 May 2013 59,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 33,110 miles

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

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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YS08 NJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS08 NJJ, 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 YS08 NJJ registered?

YS08 NJJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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