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SB57 YXW

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 YXW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 79,859 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 79,859 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both headlamp mounts damaged

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,639 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,639 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,814 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2019 73,814 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,847 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) PLAY IS EXCESSIVE REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake lever button damaged, but it can be satisfactorily operated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

parking brake lever button damaged, but it can be satisfactorily operated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,205 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has play in the rack, Free play is within requirements

Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,448 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering system has play in the rack, free play is within requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,950 miles

play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 32,795 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 32,795 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 27,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,029 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 13,652 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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SB57 YXW is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SB57 YXW, 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 SB57 YXW registered?

SB57 YXW is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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