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FV08 YVK

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,849 mi
Last recorded88,849 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YVK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 88,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2021 87,469 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (front bush bolt loose) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 86,614 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 86,614 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 84,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2019 84,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 May 2018 82,747 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 82,747 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 79,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 79,918 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 72,386 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,097 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 56,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 46,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 37,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,403 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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FV08 YVK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV08 YVK, 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 FV08 YVK registered?

FV08 YVK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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