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SY08 YKO

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,792 mi
Last recorded75,792 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 YKO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 75,792 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2018 75,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 69,890 miles

handbrake lever deterioated

o/s/f window n/w

Pass 10 Sep 2016 63,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2016 63,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,021 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake trim damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,188 miles

front brakes increase at slightly different rates, advise getting checked

hand brake lever button cover missing mech slightyly loose , advise fixing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 45,151 miles

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

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit 1.6-1.8mm approx. 205/55R116 91H Pirelli on front, Uniroyals on rear

Fail 6 Jan 2012 45,145 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre very close to legal limit 1.6-1.8mm approx. 205/55R116 91H Pirelli on front, Uniroyals on rear

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,653 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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SY08 YKO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY08 YKO, 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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SY08 YKO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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