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YC08 MWD

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,201 mi
Last recorded73,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 MWD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 73,201 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corrosion on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body holed,not affecting any major mounting points

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 73,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,879 miles

service due, play in steering drumsticks,

Pass 9 Jun 2017 66,590 miles

corrosion and filler repair close to osr lower seat belt PA

ns dip image is deteriorated.

nsr belt minor damage, nsf belt slow recoil.

nsr wheel has minor damage to rim

os centre sill has damage but is not significantly weakened.

os inner steering has minor play

spare tyre flat.

Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,590 miles

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

corrosion and filler repair close to osr lower seat belt PA

ns dip image is deteriorated.

nsr belt minor damage, nsf belt slow recoil.

nsr wheel has minor damage to rim

os centre sill has damage but is not significantly weakened.

os inner steering has minor play

spare tyre flat.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,857 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 61,857 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2014 51,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,480 miles

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

n/s door mirro damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,480 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirro damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 35,760 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,760 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

platic sheilds covering some prescibed areas

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 MWD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

YC08 MWD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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