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MC08 YMP

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,053 mi
Last recorded84,053 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YMP
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,053 miles

front under tray insecure

play n/s/f inner T.R.E

play o/s/f inner T.R.E

Fail 13 Feb 2017 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front under tray insecure

play n/s/f inner T.R.E

play o/s/f inner T.R.E

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,815 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 71,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel inner rim bent

n/s/r shocker damp with oil

Fail 17 Mar 2015 71,106 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f wheel inner rim bent

n/s/r shocker damp with oil

Pass 18 Mar 2014 62,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,491 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp bracket broken, lamp still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 38,030 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 38,030 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,568 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MC08 YMP is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MC08 YMP, 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 MC08 YMP registered?

MC08 YMP is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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