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YH08 DRO

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,464 mi
Last recorded156,464 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 DRO
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 156,464 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 156,464 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Slight play in both rack ends

Pass 17 Apr 2018 135,534 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 128,651 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 128,638 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 124,128 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 110,163 miles

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

nearside front track rod has slight play

Fail 1 Apr 2014 110,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

PROMPT nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge on outer sidewall

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

nearside front track rod has slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2013 103,134 miles

front brake pads getting low

play in n/s/f track rod

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 95,946 miles

nearside track rod slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2011 80,871 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 80,871 miles

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

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

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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YH08 DRO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH08 DRO, 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 YH08 DRO registered?

YH08 DRO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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