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YA08 ZYB

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 99,492 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 99,491 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe bought one from renault (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose on track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,140 miles

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

n/s/f bottom ball joint has play

n/s/f top mounting has play

o/s/f track rod end has play

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,402 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,049 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

clutch biting point high

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

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

clutch biting point high

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Feb 2016 36,562 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in os steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Mar 2014 47,032 miles

play in nsf rack end

Fail 1 Mar 2014 47,032 miles

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

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

play in nsf rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,368 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,312 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 28,585 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 ZYB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YA08 ZYB, 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 ZYB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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