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RY57 YYL

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

171,504 mi
Last recorded171,504 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 YYL
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 171,504 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 157,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 139,063 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 139,047 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 107,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 107,244 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 226,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2012 90,987 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2011 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 55,832 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 55,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 YYL is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

RY57 YYL is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is RY57 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY57 YYL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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