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YB57 VZZ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,902 mi
Last recorded206,902 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VZZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 206,902 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 206,901 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 201,386 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 201,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 195,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 195,537 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 178,556 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 178,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 161,139 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 161,139 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014
Pass 26 Mar 2013 123,119 miles

slight play in offside & nearside inner steering rack joints.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,156 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 110,156 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,790 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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YB57 VZZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VZZ, 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 YB57 VZZ registered?

YB57 VZZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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