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SP08 YKX

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,014 mi
Last recorded120,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YKX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 115,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 111,445 miles

Engine management lamp on dash

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by use of indicators/hazard warning lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working do not work until boot is opened (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working do not work until boot is opened (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine management lamp on dash

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Slight brake bind on rear wheels

Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front macpherson strut top mounting slightly rough when rotated

Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,347 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front macpherson strut top mounting slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,712 miles

nearside front inner rack joint has play

Fail 13 Jan 2016 88,673 miles

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

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

nearside front inner rack joint has play

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,898 miles

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside wheel slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2014 62,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside outer sill damaged

nearside wheel slightly damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 30,120 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 30,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 YKX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SP08 YKX, 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 SP08 YKX registered?

SP08 YKX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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