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YA08 VWR

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,813 mi
Last recorded116,813 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VWR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,813 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central heat shield loose but secure

Coil spring corroded all visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

covers+ shields fitted

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,578 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,719 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 103,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,956 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 100,956 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 94,366 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 94,366 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 86,788 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 86,788 miles

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,662 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,259 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 69,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 62,273 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 62,273 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 78,070 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 78,070 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,345 miles

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

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 VWR 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 63.2%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

YA08 VWR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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