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SP08 YKG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YKG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 136,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 135,868 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 123,571 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 123,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,840 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 113,840 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering tirod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 106,171 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 98,889 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,052 miles

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 80,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,243 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,258 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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SP08 YKG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SP08 YKG, 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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SP08 YKG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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