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YH08 EFS

2008 Renault Megane

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EFS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 128,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 127,078 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,077 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel flap cover insecure

Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,860 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap cover insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2018 115,652 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 115,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,991 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 99,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,293 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs slightly corroded

rear wheels slightly buckled

slight play ns steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,130 miles

nearside tyre on 3mm

slightplay nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 48,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,178 miles

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

both rear brakes binding

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 EFS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFS, 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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YH08 EFS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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