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MA08 YPN

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YPN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2021 101,824 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snapped exhaust resting on rear axle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed and bulge in sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

*oil topped up 1ltr before test*

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox fault

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,220 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 90,220 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,893 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,430 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,869 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 39,854 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,983 miles

slight bind from o/s rear brake

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,087 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 27,211 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2013 21,711 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,851 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 8,576 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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MA08 YPN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA08 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 MA08 YPN registered?

MA08 YPN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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