MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output light out put dim (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
front and rear exhaust heat shield loose/rattling
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested engine oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 3mm - inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust heat shield loose
EML illuminated ( pre 01/07/2008
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
EML illuminated ( pre 01/07/2008
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
spanner warning light on , check injector
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb fitted incorrectly?? (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front outer sill damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()
spanner warning light on , check injector
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affects rear side lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight corrosion on all brake discs
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside front inner rack joint has slight play
How Reliable is the Renault Megane?
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YJ57 LFY is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YJ57 LFY, 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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YJ57 LFY is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 February 2008.
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