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AV08 YRL

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,328 mi
Last recorded160,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 YRL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 160,328 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 146,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 146,236 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 128,756 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 128,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,646 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and starting to crack

small amount of play in nearside front steering rack end

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 77,936 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 YRL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRL, 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 AV08 YRL registered?

AV08 YRL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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