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RV08 YAH

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,411 mi
Last recorded89,411 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 YAH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 89,411 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 87,881 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 86,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing with hazard (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lights (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rev light flashing with hazard (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,684 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side & hazard (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,533 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,533 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,189 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs lipped and worn thin

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs lipped and worn thin

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,932 miles

Both front tyres starting to feather on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2015 35,871 miles

Offside Headlamp has a flat beam pattern, suspect bulb poorly fitted

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 35,871 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a flat beam pattern, suspect bulb poorly fitted

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 30,665 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,052 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)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 25,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,152 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 15,353 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre

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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RV08 YAH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV08 YAH, 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 RV08 YAH registered?

RV08 YAH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is RV08 YAH safe to buy?

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