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YL08 OVJ

2008 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,444 mi
Last recorded51,444 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 OVJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,764 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions detected

Pass 31 Jul 2012 32,875 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 24,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YL08 OVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL08 OVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 OVJ registered?

YL08 OVJ is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 OVJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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