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EX08 YMH

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,217 mi
Last recorded120,217 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YMH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 120,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount dry bush

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken - but secure

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 120,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount dry bush

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

Nearside Rear exhaust bracket broken - but secure

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 111,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 102,897 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 102,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,421 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 97,421 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,765 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 84,667 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 77,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,262 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 72,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,750 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,632 miles

offside front tyre fairly close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,169 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 33,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,679 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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EX08 YMH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX08 YMH, 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 EX08 YMH registered?

EX08 YMH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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