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YE08 VSV

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,068 mi
Last recorded94,068 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VSV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,068 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2018 94,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 90,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 83,599 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 83,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 78,149 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,160 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 May 2013 65,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 57,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 57,745 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 50,357 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 50,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YE08 VSV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE08 VSV, 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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YE08 VSV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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