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YB57 ZZJ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,305 mi
Last recorded119,305 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 ZZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 119,300 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 110,240 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 110,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 104,380 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,236 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,628 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,095 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 91,095 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 79,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 79,413 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,509 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 47,509 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 ZZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

YB57 ZZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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