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YN08 DCX

2008 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,784 mi
Last recorded79,784 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 DCX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,784 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,784 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,351 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 69,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,223 miles

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM 205/50/17

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM 205/50/17

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 31 Jan 2019 63,664 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,322 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 56,071 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,469 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 36,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre badly perished sidewall/tread area

Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre badly perished sidewall/tread area

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,173 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 26,172 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 19,882 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 19,872 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 15,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,032 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 12,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 12,475 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YN08 DCX is a 2008 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YN08 DCX, 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 YN08 DCX registered?

YN08 DCX is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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