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YA08 GRU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,731 mi
Last recorded102,731 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GRU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2024 102,731 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2023 86,865 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 79,537 miles

slight plat at near side front hub possible tie rod

Fail 23 Dec 2022 79,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight plat at near side front hub possible tie rod

Fail 23 Dec 2022 79,537 miles

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

slight plat at near side front hub possible tie rod

Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,287 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,813 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,359 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jun 2019 61,359 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 57,857 miles

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

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 57,857 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 5 Jun 2017 53,827 miles

service light

Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

service light

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,174 miles

Rear both tyres low tread

Fail 2 Jul 2016 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear both tyres low tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 48,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 45,148 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 36,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,960 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 29,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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YA08 GRU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA08 GRU, 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 YA08 GRU registered?

YA08 GRU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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