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YK08 XWT

2008 Renault Megane

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,060 mi
Last recorded142,060 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XWT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2022 142,060 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Message on dash also SRS light does Not Illuminate. (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Also multiple cuts to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4x Heavily corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edge also on 1.6mm and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Negative battery terminal loose

Offside Rear Brakes Binding but not Excessive.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 x Shock absorbers corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 140,631 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 139,664 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 131,933 miles

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

offside rear indicator slight affecting side lamp

Fail 14 Dec 2018 131,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear indicator slight affecting side lamp

Pass 21 Dec 2017 121,916 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 113,276 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 104,697 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 91,953 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 81,464 miles

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)

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

slight play in off side inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Feb 2013 69,347 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 41,358 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 XWT is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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