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SP08 YLO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,964 mi
Last recorded112,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YLO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 112,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear of vehicle has slight damage.

Fail 12 Jul 2022 112,964 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension ball joint has excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 Mil. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear of vehicle has slight damage.

Pass 16 Jul 2021 104,366 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 97,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,309 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,756 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 68,756 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,541 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 60,111 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 60,111 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,921 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,893 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 YLO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

SP08 YLO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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