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OY08 YNW

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YNW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,050 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 7 Mar 2019 147,049 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,410 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 137,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,289 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal rubber worn

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2017 121,289 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper/headlamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pedal rubber worn

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 103,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 103,624 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint worn to excess (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged & @ 2mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @1.6 & devoid of tread on outer edge & perrishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,711 miles

Slight play evident nearside front inner steering joint (track rod)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 86,711 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play evident nearside front inner steering joint (track rod)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 54,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 54,179 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,527 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 21,264 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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OY08 YNW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OY08 YNW, 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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OY08 YNW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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