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YJ57 YBO

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,066 mi
Last recorded89,066 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 89,066 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 8 Oct 2020 89,034 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 82,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,738 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 77,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 71,549 miles

chip in screen

dents in front wheels

play through steering rack & nsf track rod end

slight bind on osr wheel

tread low on nsr tyre

Fail 17 May 2017 71,535 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen

dents in front wheels

play through steering rack & nsf track rod end

slight bind on osr wheel

tread low on nsr tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 64,632 miles

chip in screen

dent in osf wheel

nsf headlight pattern distorting

osr tyre cracking

play through steering rack

Fail 25 May 2016 64,632 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

chip in screen

dent in osf wheel

nsf headlight pattern distorting

osr tyre cracking

play through steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,953 miles

nsf wiperblade deterioating

slight play through steering rack

tyres ;; nsf low on edges,nsr on limit,rears cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,474 miles

rear tyres cracking,runout in nsf wheel/tyre

slight play through steering rack

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,818 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 23,157 miles

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)

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 YBO is a 2008 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ57 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

YJ57 YBO is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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