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YG08 YOX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,463 mi
Last recorded125,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 YOX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed & Lens Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 125,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazed & Lens Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 106,426 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 92,345 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2020 92,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 89,101 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,952 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,977 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 65,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,125 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 58,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 47,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,006 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,925 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 34,790 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 27,709 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 YOX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YOX, 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 YOX registered?

YG08 YOX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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