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YA08 ZVD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,375 mi
Last recorded50,375 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ZVD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2026 50,375 miles

All four discs slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2026 50,375 miles

All four discs slightly corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 49,117 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn o/s and n/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 46,129 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside componentsNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2021 45,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2021 45,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 41,422 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2018 38,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,849 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 33,024 miles

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 28 Feb 2015 30,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top shocker bearings slightly worn

slight play in n/s steering arm

Fail 28 Feb 2015 30,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top shocker bearings slightly worn

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 25,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

both wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 19,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,485 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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YA08 ZVD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVD, 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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YA08 ZVD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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