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RA57 YCT

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,482 mi
Last recorded146,482 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 YCT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 146,482 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 146,482 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 133,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,167 miles

Offside Front Inner play in steering rack inner joint.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 132,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner play in steering rack inner joint.

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,259 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 127,259 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 117,415 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,578 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,960 miles

offside headlamp light output low

Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside headlamp light output low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 93,450 miles

wear on front suspension top mounts

Fail 18 Aug 2011 93,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

wear on front suspension top mounts

Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,131 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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RA57 YCT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA57 YCT, 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 RA57 YCT registered?

RA57 YCT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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