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YY08 JYA

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,409 mi
Last recorded129,409 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JYA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 129,409 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 8 Apr 2022 125,554 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers collapsed

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 125,554 miles

Centre and rear exhaust rubbers collapsed

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 122,657 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,793 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 114,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,709 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,557 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,966 miles

near side front track arm has play in its fixings

Fail 2 Dec 2014 94,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front track arm has play in its fixings

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,297 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,487 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 80,487 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2011 54,359 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 JYA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JYA, 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 YY08 JYA registered?

YY08 JYA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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