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EX08 YRG

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,249 mi
Last recorded101,249 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YRG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 101,249 miles

advise slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 3 Aug 2018 101,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advise slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 8 Jul 2017 88,457 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f road wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/r wheel buckled

Fail 6 Jul 2017 88,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f track rod end has slight play

o/s/f road wheel damaged

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

o/s/r wheel buckled

Pass 7 Jul 2016 76,112 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,857 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 64,988 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,158 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,158 miles

nsf inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,116 miles

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

nsf inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,615 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 19,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 YRG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EX08 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

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

Is EX08 YRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 YRG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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