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YA08 GSU

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,999 mi
Last recorded109,999 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GSU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,999 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust only (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 99,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Fail 2 Oct 2020 99,632 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 3 Apr 2019 90,730 miles

Bonnet release system semi seized

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside number plate bulb holder missing

Nearside tail lamp affected by the operation of others

Service light on

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,876 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low dim in operation (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service light on

Bonnet release system semi seized

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside number plate bulb holder missing

Nearside tail lamp affected by the operation of others

Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,619 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)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 79,617 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Feb 2017 70,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 70,141 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 64,328 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Feb 2014 48,911 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 48,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 40,911 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2013 40,911 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Sep 2011 29,105 miles

front tyres 2-3mm, front pads wearing low

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 GSU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

YA08 GSU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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