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YG08 VGO

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,810 mi
Last recorded98,810 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 VGO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 90,073 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 89,988 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,984 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 62,984 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 60,416 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 60,416 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 56,449 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 55,875 miles

both steering inner rack joints play

Fail 5 Oct 2015 55,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

both steering inner rack joints play

Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,642 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r tyre has flat spots

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,543 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front fog lamps inop

Fail 9 Aug 2013 53,543 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front fog lamps inop

Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,046 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 VGO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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