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SM57 YKN

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,589 mi
Last recorded76,589 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 YKN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear underside osf (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,050 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 72,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 70,851 miles

Coil spring corroded 2x fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 69,208 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 67,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 67,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,734 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 65,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,672 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,752 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)

Springs missing from both front brake calipers

Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 52,176 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,186 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 44,186 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,545 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,806 miles

Both rear brakes starting to bind

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 21,317 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,112 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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SM57 YKN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM57 YKN, 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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SM57 YKN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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