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SY58 RYU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 RYU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,572 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 111,556 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 96,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 96,838 miles

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

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 70,023 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

Fail 25 Sep 2015 70,019 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has play

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 60,552 miles

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

n/s inner track rod has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2014 60,474 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s inner track rod has slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2013 46,809 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 27,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,561 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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SY58 RYU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SY58 RYU, 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 SY58 RYU registered?

SY58 RYU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SY58 RYU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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