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FG08 YGR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,508 mi
Last recorded92,508 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 YGR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 92,508 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

headliner full of mold

Fail 6 May 2024 69,448 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both heavily clouded resulting in very weak beam (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

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

headliner full of mold

Pass 20 Jan 2022 64,726 miles

slight play o/s front wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2021 58,849 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount bearing worn

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,492 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 52,492 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 47,842 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,932 miles

Nearside rack has play on inner rack end

Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,970 miles

Nearside rack end has some play

Pass 15 Apr 2016 27,263 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 15,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,987 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 14,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 13,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,942 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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FG08 YGR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FG08 YGR, 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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FG08 YGR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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