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EK08 YHZ

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,091 mi
Last recorded100,091 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YHZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 100,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output misting (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens slightly defective/loose but not effecting light output

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 99,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,574 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 99,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn, heavily pitted & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn, heavily pitted & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 95,435 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 95,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,814 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 78,263 miles

Front tyres worn smooth on edges

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust support mounting deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outside

Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,044 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outside

Pass 29 Aug 2014 54,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,876 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,165 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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EK08 YHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EK08 YHZ, 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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EK08 YHZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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