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RY57 UAG

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,469 mi
Last recorded86,469 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 UAG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 86,469 miles

Offside Rear tyre

fumes in cab

play in nearside of rack

rear discs

Fail 23 Jan 2019 86,468 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre

play in nearside of rack

Pass 26 Feb 2018 81,741 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,204 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,532 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front brakes have a slight imbalance

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front dip beam poor DIM

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks to outer edge

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r & n/s/r child seats fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 51,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

offside front tyre close to limit & scrubbed

Fail 7 Feb 2015 51,973 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

offside front tyre close to limit & scrubbed

Pass 12 Feb 2014 45,935 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKES HAVE A VERY SLIGHT BIND

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT DIM

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 36,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre scrubbing edges

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 20 Feb 2012 28,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight flat spots to nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 UAG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RY57 UAG, 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 RY57 UAG registered?

RY57 UAG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 February 2008.

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