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YE57 WRC

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,369 mi
Last recorded160,369 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 WRC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 160,369 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corossion forming in front subframe front end under radiator area

Fail 25 Nov 2016 160,369 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

corossion forming in front subframe front end under radiator area

Pass 9 Dec 2015 143,447 miles

Front cross member / radiator support corroded.

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated.

center & rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition.

engine bay covers fitted.

items removed from the drivers view prior to test.

play in steering rack inner joints.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 143,447 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

Front cross member / radiator support corroded.

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly deteriorated.

center & rear exhaust rubber mounts in poor condition.

engine bay covers fitted.

items removed from the drivers view prior to test.

play in steering rack inner joints.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,494 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 123,484 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear discs poor condition & brake pads low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 101,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2013 101,430 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 85,822 miles

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

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2012 85,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 15 Dec 2011 70,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,457 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,789 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

rear brake pads are heavily worn and discs corroded, recommend replacement

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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YE57 WRC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YE57 WRC, 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 YE57 WRC registered?

YE57 WRC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is YE57 WRC safe to buy?

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