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YD08 TNZ

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

195,829 mi
Last recorded195,829 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 TNZ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 195,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod end (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2021 177,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 176,768 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 158,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 139,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,622 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 127,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 123,288 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 123,281 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Rough When Rotated (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 119,842 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter insecure Nearside (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 111,813 miles

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in the nearside steering arm

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 111,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in the nearside steering arm

spare wheel missing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 105,847 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 94,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 84,261 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 75,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 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 TNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YD08 TNZ, 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 TNZ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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