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YK08 XXR

2008 Renault Megane

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,875 mi
Last recorded146,875 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XXR
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 146,875 miles

BUCKLE IN O/S/R WHEEL

FRONT SUB FRAME - N/S/R BUSH WORN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 146,875 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BUCKLE IN O/S/R WHEEL

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,903 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN BOTH REAR WHEELS

Fail 24 Sep 2018 131,903 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING WORN IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

SLIGHT BUCKLE IN BOTH REAR WHEELS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,557 miles

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUB-FRAME BUSHES

Fail 23 Oct 2017 118,557 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S MIRROR CRACKED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT SUB-FRAME BUSHES

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,197 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,710 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,248 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 85,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 85,908 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,052 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2013 74,875 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight play in nearside steering arm inner ball joint

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2011 47,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 47,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

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 XXR is a 2008 Renault Megane in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YK08 XXR, 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 YK08 XXR registered?

YK08 XXR is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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