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YB57 VYH

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,502 mi
Last recorded108,502 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VYH
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 108,502 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)

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 27 Jan 2016 108,489 miles

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)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

front brake pads wearing low.

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner facing.

slight brake imbalance on rear service brake.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,254 miles

corrosion to front brake discs inner facings.

slight play in offside front steering.

Fail 21 Jan 2015 103,207 miles

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

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)

corrosion to front brake discs inner facings.

slight play in offside front steering.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 99,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front hub assemblies corroded.

front tyres wearing low 2-3 mm tread depth.

plastic undertray at front insecure.

slight play in front steering.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,302 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner facing.

slight play in offside front steering arm, inner joint.

Fail 30 Jan 2013 96,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front brake discs corroded on inner facing.

slight play in offside front steering arm, inner joint.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

strong smell of diesel no leak found

Fail 7 Feb 2012 94,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

strong smell of diesel no leak found

Pass 10 Jan 2011 87,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 87,542 miles

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

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 VYH is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 VYH, 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 VYH is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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