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SA08 YMR

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

114,540 mi
Last recorded114,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YMR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,540 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2019 114,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jan 2018 100,743 miles

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,743 miles

Central Exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,579 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 77,404 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,847 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 66,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 62,569 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 62,509 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 50,561 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 50,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 36,774 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2011 27,130 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 27,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SA08 YMR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SA08 YMR, 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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SA08 YMR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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