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YJ57 LZN

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,747 mi
Last recorded99,747 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 LZN
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 99,747 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 99,747 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,034 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 96,034 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,667 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 86,667 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,164 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 81,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 78,445 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 78,445 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,803 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,612 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 41,617 miles

both sides front wiper blades split

both sides rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Dec 2010 33,330 miles

front brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

rear brake pads wearing thin and discs worn

rear wiper blade split

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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YJ57 LZN is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 YJ57 LZN, 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 YJ57 LZN registered?

YJ57 LZN is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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