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MS51 YTH

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS51 YTH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 101,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 101,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,476 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,302 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake disks slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 99,302 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake disks slightly corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 92,132 miles

Nearside Front movement in steering rack end shaft

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

n/s & o/s/front wheel arch plastic panels broken

Fail 17 Mar 2017 92,132 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front movement in steering rack end shaft

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

n/s & o/s/front wheel arch plastic panels broken

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,372 miles

Centre exhaust support rubber is deteriorated but not excessive

Nearside Front steering rack tie rod has slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' minor chip in windscreen (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,900 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 61,682 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 54,201 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight cut to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall no cords or ply showing at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,602 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,007 miles

slight play inb o/s steering arm

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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MS51 YTH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MS51 YTH, 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 MS51 YTH registered?

MS51 YTH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MS51 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS51 YTH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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