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YG58 GFO

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,819 mi
Last recorded110,819 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 GFO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 110,819 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 110,819 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,015 miles

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,015 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 92,067 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 92,067 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 71,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

o/s/f tyre is bald inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 71,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edges

o/s/f tyre is bald inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,014 miles

near side and off side rear tyres down to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

slight play in near side steering arm

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs inner face corroded

near side and off side rear tyres down to 3mm

off side front brake pads 80% worn

rear wiper blade split

slight play in near side steering arm

Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,697 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 33,697 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,382 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 33,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YG58 GFO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YG58 GFO, 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 YG58 GFO registered?

YG58 GFO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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