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MF08 YRC

2008 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

135,276 mi
Last recorded135,276 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 YRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 135,276 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside 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 29 Nov 2021 125,376 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2021 125,227 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,518 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 116,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2019 106,746 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 106,746 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced DIP BEAM (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 97,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 97,066 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,037 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 87,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,861 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 81,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,735 miles

N/s steering arm has slight play at fixing.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Steering arm has slight play in joint

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Steering arm has slight play in joint

Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,474 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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MF08 YRC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 MF08 YRC, 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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MF08 YRC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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