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AV08 YMR

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,677 mi
Last recorded154,677 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 154,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 133,122 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 120,754 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 115,109 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 115,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit lowest point 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 108,246 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter secured with cable tie

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

Fail 22 May 2017 108,246 miles

Nearside Front cv gaiter secured with cable tie

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 103,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside cv gaiter secured by cable tie

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 23 May 2016 102,937 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc not connected (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

advise brake check due to all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2015 97,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 91,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 78,393 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 65,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 50,380 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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AV08 YMR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc 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 AV08 YMR, 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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AV08 YMR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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