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SY57 YRK

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

74,820 mi
Last recorded74,820 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YRK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,820 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Fail 3 Nov 2021 74,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack and pinion worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 68,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,185 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 59,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 49,346 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven more than o/s (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,341 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 44,340 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,142 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,049 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,348 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 33,348 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

WHEEL ALIGNMENT ADVISED DUE TO UNEVEN WEAR ON NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 31 Jan 2013 30,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2013 30,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs are corroded and scored on inner face.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,034 miles

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 11 Jan 2011 22,721 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 22,721 miles

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

Offside 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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SY57 YRK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SY57 YRK, 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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SY57 YRK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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