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YG08 UZJ

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,256 mi
Last recorded179,256 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UZJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 179,256 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn / perished

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 179,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both rear axle bushes worn / perished

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 175,458 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 175,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 171,667 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2021 171,657 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seatbelt damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2020 168,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

movement in front suspension joints / bushes

Pass 8 Mar 2019 163,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 163,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 158,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 152,646 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 141,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 135,964 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 135,964 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 128,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 115,238 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 114,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,854 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 UZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UZJ, 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 UZJ registered?

YG08 UZJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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