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YK08 YDB

2008 Renault Megane

Gold Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,837 mi
Last recorded168,837 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YDB
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2023 168,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEAR FAIL! 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NEAR FAIL! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 166,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 166,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 164,167 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 164,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 162,217 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 162,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 153,268 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 153,268 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,183 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn carrier bearing loose in housing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 141,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ***Advise replace*** (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge worn/out of shape*** (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ***Advise replace*** (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 141,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ***Advise replace*** (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***inner edge worn/out of shape*** (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ***Advise replace*** (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 131,561 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 122,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,754 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,265 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,566 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,139 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 YDB is a 2008 Renault Megane in Gold with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YDB, 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 YDB is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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