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YF08 PLV

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,047 mi
Last recorded135,047 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 PLV
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 135,047 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 135,047 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Insecure hanging low (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,860 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 127,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 120,550 miles

Offside Front tyre running off inner edge

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

engine under tray fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2018 120,550 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front tyre running off inner edge

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,283 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Fail 12 Jan 2017 114,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low effort (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine under tray fitted preventing complete inspection of some items

Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,016 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 86,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 68,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,687 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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YF08 PLV is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF08 PLV, 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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YF08 PLV is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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