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YC58 LFK

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

104,404 mi
Last recorded104,404 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 LFK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 104,404 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 104,360 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,824 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 100,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front and rear body damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,653 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/ 55/ 16 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front and rear body damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 90,584 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 86,212 miles

O/S headlamp aim off to left

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

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F & O/S/R wheel rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 86,212 miles

O/S headlamp aim off to left

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

Road wheel slightly distorted O/S/F & O/S/R wheel rims damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit on edges & cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 82,452 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 25 Jan 2019 82,452 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 81,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface rusted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 81,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surface rusted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 78,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 78,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 69,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod has slight play but not considered excessive at time of test (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 40,557 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 29,154 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 29,154 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 15,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,196 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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YC58 LFK is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 LFK, 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 YC58 LFK registered?

YC58 LFK is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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