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AY08 WYG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,431 mi
Last recorded144,431 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 WYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,431 miles

front number plate cracked

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2018 144,431 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ns and os front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ns and os front (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2017 131,513 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Mil light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 131,073 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Bonnet stay missing

Mil light on

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,029 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts.

Significant play in NSF inner rack, advise service or replacement.

Slight play in OSF inner rack.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 125,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of seat belts.

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

Significant play in NSF inner rack, advise service or replacement.

Slight play in OSF inner rack.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 106,606 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 106,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,560 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jul 2012 62,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 62,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,957 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 WYG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

AY08 WYG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AY08 WYG shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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