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EX08 YPN

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,056 mi
Last recorded101,056 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 94,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 94,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,290 miles

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

legitimate evidence given for reason that emissions filter has been tampered with

Fail 26 Mar 2021 88,290 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified inconsistent welding marks, heat shields hanging off (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,123 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 83,123 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,545 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,084 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in ns rear wheel bearing

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part nsf brake hose fouling on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part osf brake hose fouling on anti roll bar link (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported osf abs wire inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear slight play in ns rear wheel bearing

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 51,153 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 39,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2014 38,444 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,960 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,960 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,066 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,491 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,491 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall

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 YPN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX08 YPN, 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 YPN registered?

EX08 YPN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EX08 YPN safe to buy?

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