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YG58 YJF

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,195 mi
Last recorded159,195 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 YJF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 159,195 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 159,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 145,995 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 145,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,372 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,894 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 132,892 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,867 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 126,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,680 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,679 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,976 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 108,913 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 104,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 104,703 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 84,427 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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YG58 YJF is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG58 YJF, 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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YG58 YJF is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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