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RY57 UAC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,098 mi
Last recorded152,098 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 UAC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 152,098 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 152,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front ABS wires on lower arms not secured in clips

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly perished

o/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Fail 18 Sep 2020 143,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front ABS wires on lower arms not secured in clips

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear shock absorber top bushes slightly perished

o/s/r shock absorber cover loose

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 131,612 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 119,708 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 108,996 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 108,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,396 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 96,239 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,987 miles

Front front brake discs getting worn on inner surfaces

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

steering rack inner joints getting worn

Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake discs getting worn on inner surfaces

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

steering rack inner joints getting worn

Pass 4 Dec 2014 72,077 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2014 72,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner/outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear discs corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,502 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 56,502 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads wearing very low.

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,232 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,251 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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RY57 UAC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 RY57 UAC, 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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RY57 UAC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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