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EX08 YRP

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 YRP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 119,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 119,097 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 116,073 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracked/perished and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 105,760 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside components covered

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,545 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable at fault (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside components covered

Pass 6 Sep 2019 91,782 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

underside components covered

Fail 6 Sep 2019 91,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

underside components covered

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,110 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 81,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 72,895 miles

damaged on nearside rear door and wheel arch

Fail 11 Sep 2017 72,895 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damaged on nearside rear door and wheel arch

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,041 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 58,401 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight play in nearside front inner rack

Fail 2 Oct 2015 58,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

slight play in nearside front inner rack

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,150 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 43,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre 3mm and heavily cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,060 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm and heavily cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,161 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 YRP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YRP, 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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EX08 YRP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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