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YM57 BVS

2008 Renault Megane

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,195 mi
Last recorded103,195 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 BVS
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 103,193 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 103,169 miles

Nearside + offside rear tyres on 1.6mm legal limit.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight damage to n/s/f inner road wheel.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to offside rear lens unit

Fail 28 Apr 2017 94,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

damage to offside rear lens unit

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,212 miles

Engine is leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside and offside (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine is leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play Nearside and offside (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,516 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 72,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 59,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 59,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,552 miles

both front & rear brake pads very low

play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front & rear brake pads very low

nearside front headlight beam image slightly dim

nearside rear tyre on 3-4mm

offside rear tyre on 3mm

play in both front inner wheels to steering rack

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,198 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,497 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 32,188 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YM57 BVS is a 2008 Renault Megane in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YM57 BVS, 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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YM57 BVS is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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