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YG08 VDC

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,385 mi
Last recorded146,385 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VDC
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 146,385 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread seperating

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2020 146,385 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre tread seperating

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,910 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,518 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 135,515 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 128,428 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 128,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,196 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,980 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 118,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 114,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013
Pass 26 Mar 2012 104,729 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 93,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,359 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 VDC is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG08 VDC, 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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YG08 VDC is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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