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EK08 YVD

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,075 mi
Last recorded144,075 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 144,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steal wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 144,058 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin possibly from blowing injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steal wheel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 141,925 miles

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 141,915 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 137,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 137,645 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 128,368 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dull,

Fail 26 Oct 2021 128,368 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x four, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached bolt insecure nut missing. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate light dull,

Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror has a temporary & partly insecure.

Offside Front washer bottle leaking,

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x four, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 115,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror has a temporary & partly insecure.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x four, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 105,125 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged considerable sidewall scuff (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre marked " mercedes fit only" (MO)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both, especially nearside ()

Pass 11 May 2018 95,243 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Fail 9 May 2018 95,242 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Pass 9 May 2017 90,512 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,545 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 12 Feb 2015 82,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 77,699 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,008 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,208 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 YVD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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