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YG08 XMB

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,455 mi
Last recorded116,455 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XMB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,199 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 112,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,818 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,866 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 103,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering rack ends have play

Fail 22 Feb 2014 76,984 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,984 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2013 67,694 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,694 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2012 51,569 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 50,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,639 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 XMB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

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

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