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YK08 EER

2008 Renault Megane

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,334 mi
Last recorded139,334 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 EER
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 139,334 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2020 131,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in both front steering rack ends

centre & rear exhaust mount broken (held up with safety straps)

Fail 29 Apr 2020 131,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in both front steering rack ends

centre & rear exhaust mount broken (held up with safety straps)

Pass 10 Jun 2019 130,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 128,694 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 128,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 127,093 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 127,093 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding nearside front binding slightly. (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,170 miles

slight play in osf and nsf steering rack knuckle ends

Pass 18 Feb 2015 88,272 miles

play in n/s @ o/s steering rack ends

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,272 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in n/s @ o/s steering rack ends

Pass 8 Mar 2014 78,732 miles

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

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

slight in steering arms osf/nsf

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,023 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 70,023 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,250 miles

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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YK08 EER 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 YK08 EER, 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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YK08 EER is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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