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RF08 YMV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YMV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,078 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 118,078 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 103,263 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,456 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,115 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 76,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 67,617 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 May 2016 60,251 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear seatbelt frayed

offside mirror cracked

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside mirror cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2014 50,635 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 44,219 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)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,812 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,818 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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RF08 YMV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF08 YMV, 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 RF08 YMV registered?

RF08 YMV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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