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SA08 YMY

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,039 mi
Last recorded112,039 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 YMY
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 108,906 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 94,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 94,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,075 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,073 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,410 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 63,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

o/s top strut mounting slightly stiff

Fail 11 Mar 2014 63,835 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

o/s top strut mounting slightly stiff

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,467 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,467 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,615 miles

nearside front steering has slight play at joint

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 YMY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA08 YMY, 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 SA08 YMY registered?

SA08 YMY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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