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YC08 GDU

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,837 mi
Last recorded147,837 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 GDU
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 147,837 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 138,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under engine cover inseure

Fail 15 May 2014 138,307 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under engine cover insecure

Pass 2 May 2013 125,757 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 110,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 110,141 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,417 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 86,417 miles

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

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 GDU is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC08 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

YC08 GDU is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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