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YD08 TMO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,179 mi
Last recorded127,179 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 TMO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 127,179 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front dipped beams not bright (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,553 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 125,553 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 118,954 miles

Rear Both lamps have moisture inside.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 118,900 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Not bulbs. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Both lamps have moisture inside.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 103,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 103,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,605 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,195 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,617 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,034 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,292 miles

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

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

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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YD08 TMO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD08 TMO, 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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YD08 TMO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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