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YC08 TPZ

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,810 mi
Last recorded147,810 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TPZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 147,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 May 2024 147,805 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 144,645 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 138,930 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 124,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,230 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 97,230 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 88,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,751 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 71,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,166 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,610 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,818 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 TPZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

YC08 TPZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is YC08 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 TPZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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