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YG08 TGF

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,610 mi
Last recorded74,610 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 TGF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 74,610 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,009 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 65,407 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 65,245 miles

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

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK END

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 63,225 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 61,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 61,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 50,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,671 miles

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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YG08 TGF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG08 TGF, 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 YG08 TGF registered?

YG08 TGF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is YG08 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 TGF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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