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YL08 XFD

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,442 mi
Last recorded114,442 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 XFD
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 114,442 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 97,666 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,499 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 88,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,035 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 80,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted causing wobble and vibration (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 73,545 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 73,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 65,302 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,226 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,223 miles

Headlamp switch faulty will not stay on main beam (1.7.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,283 miles

N/S/R tyre out off shape

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,207 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

O/S/R tyre cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,207 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

N/S/R tyre starting to crack

O/S/R tyre cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,240 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 45,240 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2012 39,514 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,117 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 XFD is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YL08 XFD, 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 YL08 XFD registered?

YL08 XFD is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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