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DY08 YXP

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 YXP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 120,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 111,429 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction object on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 104,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 94,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play inner rack joints

Fail 2 Jun 2016 94,017 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play inner rack joints

Pass 29 Aug 2015 84,134 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 84,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,010 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,010 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,762 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 62,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,314 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 May 2011 50,268 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 50,261 miles

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

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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DY08 YXP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DY08 YXP, 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 DY08 YXP registered?

DY08 YXP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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