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AY08 WYB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WYB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear axle bushes perished

Fail 7 Jan 2020 80,804 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle bushes perished

Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,074 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,680 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,680 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,343 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,343 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,366 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 44,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 34,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2015 34,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,279 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 24,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 17,555 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 13,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 13,098 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 8,156 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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AY08 WYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY08 WYB, 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 AY08 WYB registered?

AY08 WYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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