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PK08 YDW

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,916 mi
Last recorded187,916 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 YDW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 187,916 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 181,838 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 175,365 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 170,939 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 170,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 165,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement/repair ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 165,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn near the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise replacement/repair ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 157,733 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 157,733 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 152,292 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 152,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 144,963 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside and nearside front brake discs surface corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs surface corroded

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers surface corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,891 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 135,891 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 126,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 May 2013 116,335 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2012 103,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PK08 YDW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK08 YDW, 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 PK08 YDW registered?

PK08 YDW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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