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YY08 JXZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,055 mi
Last recorded135,055 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JXZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 135,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 126,906 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,167 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play ()

Fail 3 Aug 2020 121,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 112,233 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 112,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,915 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 90,605 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2017 88,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded part of hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 82,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 82,023 miles

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

Front brake discs badly pitted on insides

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 74,090 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,090 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted on insides

Pass 12 May 2014 66,834 miles

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

n/s steereig tie rod worn

Pass 13 May 2013 59,185 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted on insides

movement in nearside steering rack end bush

Pass 5 May 2012 50,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,955 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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YY08 JXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY08 JXZ, 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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YY08 JXZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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