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WF57 YJT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,997 mi
Last recorded99,997 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF57 YJT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 99,997 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 2 May 2018 99,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,088 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 93,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,918 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 80,545 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,379 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs slightly worn/pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,614 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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WF57 YJT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WF57 YJT, 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 WF57 YJT registered?

WF57 YJT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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