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YC58 LFB

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,349 mi
Last recorded137,349 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LFB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 137,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 137,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slight bleb

Fail 27 Apr 2019 133,330 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake discs corroded to renew

Fail 16 Apr 2019 133,233 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn + ? (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both brake discs corroded to renew

Pass 25 Jan 2018 128,826 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 128,818 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f bumper corner slightly insecure.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 120,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 120,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brakes out of balance

Offside Ball joint has slight play in the rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 91,485 miles

Nearside headlight poor beam pattern

Offside Ball joint has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake low readings

Fail 10 Dec 2015 91,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play in rack (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake low readings

Pass 12 Nov 2014 65,462 miles

o/s headlight poor beam pattern

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,439 miles

rear brakes out of balance 28%

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,549 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,519 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,003 miles

o/s rear brake binding

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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YC58 LFB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,461cc 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 YC58 LFB, 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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YC58 LFB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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