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YC08 FLR

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 FLR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 87,159 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 81,385 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,189 miles

Brake pipes coated with underseal

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipes coated with underseal

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door window wont wind down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 72,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear face badly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door window wont wind down

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,136 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 54,136 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 47,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,751 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 38,751 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,295 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,308 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,331 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 15,513 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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YC08 FLR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC08 FLR, 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 YC08 FLR registered?

YC08 FLR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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