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YB57 GYG

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,120 mi
Last recorded145,120 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 GYG
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 145,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 136,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 136,165 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 127,973 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 127,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 119,178 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 119,178 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 109,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 101,939 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 93,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 93,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,544 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 79,104 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape slightly

weak beam image in n/s/f headlight

Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,399 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,399 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,253 miles

belly pan fitted

child seat fitted to rear seat

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,253 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly pan fitted

child seat fitted to rear seat

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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YB57 GYG is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YB57 GYG, 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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YB57 GYG is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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